Since the start of the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been subject to Western sanctions. As a result, it has deepened its relationship with China, whether it is in terms of oil or dual-use technology, which help Russia lead its war in Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley looks at how dependent on its relationship with China Russia really is.
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El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, asiste a una reunión con el director ejecutivo de la corporación estatal Rostec, Sergei Chemezov, en Moscú, Rusia, el 7 de mayo de 2026.
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Asia / Pacific Issued on: 19/05/2026 - 16:35 Modified: 19/05/2026 - 16:36 Share Since the start of the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been subject to Western sanctions. As a result, it has deepened its relationship with China, whether it is in terms of oil or dual-use technology, which help Russia lead its war in Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley looks at how dependent on its relationship with China Russia really is.
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