Russia seeks gas pipeline, support in Ukraine, access to markets

CNBC May 15, 2024, 08:00 AM UTC

Summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming state visit to China signifies deepening strategic ties between the two countries. Putin seeks a deal for the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, Chinese support in the Ukraine conflict, and access to Chinese financial markets. This visit is Putin's first overseas trip since starting his fifth term. The Kremlin increasingly relies on China for trade and political backing.

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Timeline:

  1. [6.2]
    Zelensky seeks China's support for Ukraine peace talks (CNN)
    112d 19h

  2. [5.7]
    ASX to open lower, Xi and Putin pledge partnership (ABC News)
    114d 2h

  3. [5.6]
    Russia and China deepen alliance against US hegemony (The Independent)
    114d 6h

  4. [5.4]
    Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin discuss Ukraine war resolution (ABC News)
    114d 9h

  5. [4.9]
    Putin and Xi strengthen military ties in Beijing (The Guardian)
    114d 13h
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  6. [6.1]
    Russia and China strengthen ties amid global tensions (CNBC)
    114d 20h

  7. [4.6]
    Putin visits China amid Ukraine war, praises Chinese support (The Guardian)
    114d 20h
    Source
  8. [3.9]
    Putin visits China to strengthen ties amid Ukraine conflict (ABP Live)
    114d 20h
    Source
  9. [4.8]
    Putin in China to deepen partnership with Xi Jinping (The Guardian)
    114d 23h
    Source
  10. [4.4]
    Putin visits China amid Ukraine conflict, deepens ties with Xi (CNN)
    115d 1h
    Source
  11. [6.5]
    Putin willing to negotiate over Ukraine before China visit (The Associated Press)
    115d 7h

  12. [5.8]
    Putin ready to negotiate on Ukraine, emphasizes considering all interests (Hindustan Times)
    115d 12h

  13. [4.7]
    Putin supports China's Ukraine peace plan, aims to reduce tensions (EURACTIV)
    115d 17h
    Source
  14. [5.7]
    Putin and Xi strengthen partnership amid US sanctions (The Guardian)
    115d 23h

  15. [5.8]
    Putin, Xi to discuss Ukraine, energy, trade; signify unity (Mint)
    116d 9h

  16. [4.8]
    Putin to visit China to strengthen ties and discuss issues (The Associated Press)
    116d 12h
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  17. [5.1]
    Putin to visit China amid economic support and US concerns (Financial Times)
    116d 13h