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Published on: 23. February 2023

China tends to stay on Russia's side

Bilder des Jahres 2022, News 09 September News Themen der Woche KW37 News Bilder des Tages SAMARKAND, UZBEKISTAN - SEPTEMBER 15, 2022: China s President Xi Jinping L and Russia s President Vladimir Putin talk during a meeting on the sidelines of the 22nd Summit of the SCO Council of Heads of State at the Samarkand Tourist Centre. Alexander Demianchuk/TASS PUBLICATIONxINxGERxAUTxONLY TS142745

Russia's war against Ukraine began one year ago – China has been walking a fine line ever since. Xi does not want to become an outsider by staying too close to Putin, but he also wants to keep Russia as a strong counterweight to the West. The main concern now is the potential instability in the neighboring country.

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Michael Radunski

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Last updated: 24. July 2025

Geopolitics Russland Ukraine Vladimir Putin Xi Jinping
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