Russia's wartime economic relationship with China is critical, but an 'embarrassing reversal': think tank

Russia's wartime economic relationship with China is critical, but an 'embarrassing reversal': think tank

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's leader Xi Jinping.Alexander Kazakov/Pool/AFP/Getty ImagesSanctions have forced Russia to lean heavily on China to keep its economy afloat.China ships high-tech goods to Russia and buys its oil cheap — a combo that boosts Beijing's leverage.Russia's role has shrunk to junior partner as China gains economic influence.Moscow's wartime pivot to Beijing has helped keep Russia's economy afloat under the we…

Russia's wartime lifeline from China comes with a price: an 'embarrassing reversal' for Moscow

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's leader Xi Jinping. Alexander Kazakov/Pool/AFP/Getty Images Sanctions have forced Russia to lean heavily on China to keep its economy afloat. China ships high-tech goods to Russia and buys its oil cheap — a combo that boosts Beijing's leverage. Russia's…