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The recent visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Moscow has raised concerns about Russia's growing dependence on China. With China as Russia's only major trading partner, their cooperation goes beyond oil and gas trade and extends to agriculture and heavy industry in Russia's Far East. China's Belt and Road Initiative also poses a challenge to the West's influence in the region, as Russia becomes increasingly reliant on China.

Despite the growing economic ties between the two countries, some remain skeptical about the strength and impact of this emerging geopolitical partnership. Russia's structural dependence on Europe has replaced its structural dependence on China in light of the war in Ukraine and Western economic sanctions. In contrast to Vladimir Putin's demands, many concessions sought by President Xi were obtained. For example, Russia has even offered to begin using Yuan in transactions with non-Western countries.

While some say that new agreements between Russia and China enhance the strategic might of both countries, others claim that Russia's increasing dependence on China poses a strategic vulnerability for Russia itself. As the economic ties between the two countries continue to grow stronger, it remains to be seen how this emerging partnership will impact the geopolitical landscape in the coming years.

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