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flag Russia’s economy has become increasingly dependent on China since 2022 due to Western sanctions, creating an unequal trade relationship.

flag Russia's reliance on China has grown sharply since 2022, as Western sanctions cut off traditional trade, forcing Moscow to depend on Beijing for goods and oil imports. flag While China’s discounted oil purchases help sustain Russia’s budget, the relationship is highly asymmetrical—China gains more leverage, with Russia now economically subordinate despite no formal vassalage. flag This shift marks a reversal from the 2000s, when Russia exported higher-value goods to China.

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