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Moscow’s Controversial Stance on Beijing: Is US a ‘Wedge’ Between Russia and China?

Moscow’s Controversial Stance on Beijing: Is US a ‘Wedge’ Between Russia and China?
President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during their meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 16, 2021. Mikhail Metzel/Pool Photo via AP
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Alexander Bratersky
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President Vladimir Putin’s summit with U.S. President Joe Biden in Geneva on June 16 has unleashed another hot topic—the Moscow stance toward Beijing.

While China was not part of official discussions between the two leaders, it was not ignored by both pro-Kremlin and liberal Russian media who analyzed the meeting.

Dusya Parkova has worked as a contributing writer and a journalist for various international media, covering the energy sector, business, and investments, with articles published in Oil and Gas Eurasia, The Moscow Times, Oilprice.com, and others. She holds an MBA in Management, has a business acumen, and extensive work experience in business administration and logistics.
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