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Western Sanctions, Market Glut Slowing Russia-China Trade, Minister Warns

Bilateral trade dropped 8.1% between January and July compared to the same period in 2024, totaling $125.8 billion.

China Buys Up Russian Oil Cargoes as Indian Demand Slows – Reuters

Despite the increase, analysts say Chinese refiners will also be wary of the risk of secondary U.S. sanctions.

Putin Briefs China, India and Regional Allies on Witkoff Talks

The Kremlin leader’s phone call blitz comes on the same day as Donald Trump’s deadline for Russia to end the war or face new sanctions.

China and Russia Start Joint Drills in Sea of Japan

The "Joint Sea-2025" exercises kicked off in waters near the Russian port of Vladivostok and would last for three days, China's Defense Ministry said Sunday...

Russia Bans Imports of Chinese Trucks Over Alleged Safety Violations

The move comes as Russia’s auto industry faces a deepening crisis, with major domestic producers shifting to a four-day workweek amid falling demand...

Kremlin Says Putin-Trump Meeting in China ‘Cannot Be Ruled Out’

Putin is scheduled to visit China in early September for commemorations of the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II.

Russia Nearly Doubles Precious Metals Exports to China in 2025 – Bloomberg

With Western markets largely closed, China has become one of the few remaining major outlets for Russia’s lucrative precious metals trade.

China Pledges Closer Ties With Russia After Trump’s Sanctions Threat

Xi said both nations must implement the "key agreements" reached during his recent talks with President Vladimir Putin.

China’s Foreign Minister Praises Ties With Russia During Lavrov Visit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi described relations between Moscow and Beijing as “stable, mature and strategically valuable.”

Russia-China Trade Falls 9% in First Half of 2025

The decline in trade comes after overall growth in Russia-China commerce slowed sharply in 2024, rising just 1.9% year-on-year.

Russian Police Launch Terrorism Probe After Ukrainian Drone Attack Injures Chinese Journalist

China’s Foreign Ministry said it was “deeply concerned” about the incident, which occurred in the Kursk border region.

Putin to Visit China for Regional Summit in Late August

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Putin will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1.

‘It Will Never Be the Same’: Can the West Win Back Russia’s Market from China?

The U.S. is interested in dissuading Moscow from aligning too closely with Beijing. But this shift is unlikely to be fully reversed.

Russia and China Criticize Trump’s ‘Iron Dome for America’ Plan

Moscow and Beijing said they would begin consultations on preventing the deployment of weapons in space.

Xi Says China Supports Russia Against ‘Hegemonic Bullying’ During Kremlin Visit

The Chinese president praised deepening “political mutual trust” and expanding cooperation between the two countries.

China's Xi Lands in Moscow to Beef Up 'No-Limits' Putin Partnership

The Kremlin said Putin and Xi would discuss Ukraine and Russia-U.S. relations at a one-on-one meeting.

Chinese President to Visit Russia on May 7-10 – Kremlin

President Vladimir Putin's office said the two presidents are expected to sign a series of agreements during the visit.

Zelensky Says He Believes China Supplying Arms to Russia

The assertion comes amid an escalating row between Kyiv and Beijing over China's support for Moscow.

China Spikes Kremlin’s Proposed Power of Siberia 2 Alternative

The proposal envisioned the delivery of up to 45 billion cubic meters (bcm) of Russian natural gas annually to China via Kazakhstan.

Asian Business Giants Thrive in Russia Despite Sanctions

Their presence reveals a divergence between Western corporate exodus and Eastern mercantile strategy.

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