Putin leaves Beijing without agreement on Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline
Vladimir Putin returned from Beijing without securing an agreement on the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline. The project, which aims to significantly increase gas exports from Russia to China, remains unsigned due to China's pricing demands. This situation may push Russia to explore alternative trade settlement methods, including cryptocurrency.
- ▪Putin's visit to Beijing resulted in no agreement on the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline.
- ▪The pipeline is designed to transport up to 50 billion cubic meters of gas per year to China.
- ▪China's pricing tactics have left the energy deal in limbo, potentially influencing Russia's trade strategies.
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