Putin under Xi's thumb: Russia-China partnership EXPLAINED

“For the first time Xi is very openly identifying himself with Russia, talking about the joint containment of the two countries.”

Putin’s visit to China demonstrates “a strengthening of the alliance” between their nations, says Ian Williams.

This week’s experts on Times Radio are:
Former correspondent in Moscow and Beijing, Ian Williams.
Professor of Russian politics at KCL, Samuel Greene
VP for international security and diplomacy at the ASPI, Danny Russell
China correspondent at The Times, Richard Spencer
Political scientist, China expert, and professor, Rana Mitter

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