Russia and China deepen economic ties as trade flows around sanctions

Russia is strengthening its economic relationship with China, particularly in the areas of energy and trade. The Russian government has approved a deal to work with China on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects.

At the same time, foreign-made cars are reportedly being shipped to Russia through China, which allows them to bypass international sanctions imposed because of the war in Ukraine. Russian officials, including Putin, have made positive statements about the growing trade between the two countries.