Most of Moscow’s military resources are tied up in Ukraine, while Beijing’s foreign policy prioritizes economic ties and avoids direct conflict.
Alexander Gabuev, Temur Umarov
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Russian Pipelines: Back to the Future?
In both Soviet and Russian mythology, the health of the country's economy, national power, and influence in the world are directly linked to the performance of its oil and gas industry.
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