“If I were Russia, my biggest worry would be China.”
In my opinion, China becoming dependent on the free flow of Russian gas and oil is a BIG part of any Russia/China equation.
Energy is China’s Achilles Heel, with no real local sources.
The opening of the Siberian pipelines directly to China in the next year or so will dramatically change the game of energy politics.
“The opening of the Siberian pipelines directly to China in the next year or so will dramatically change the game of energy politics.”
It sure will...didn’t know that was coming. Russia better keep modernizing their military if they want to be able to defend their oil fields.