Russia-China Sign 40+ Agreements

The Russian President’s recent visit to China highlights Russia’s growing dependence on China. The development is for multipolar geopolitics, Eurasian security, and India’s strategic autonomy.

Russia-China Nexus:

Dimension	Key Details
Geopolitical Rivalry	Russia and China view the US-led order as a threat to their core interests.
Economic Complementarity	Western sanctions have increased Russia’s dependence on China.
De-Dollarisation	Russia and China are increasing trade in yuan and ruble.
Alternative Institutions	Russia and China use BRICS and SCO to promote a non-Western Eurasian security architecture.
Strategic Balancer	Russia’s growing dependence on China weakens its neutrality in India-China tensions.
Defence Vulnerabilities	India’s reliance on Russian arms faces risks from supply delays and Russian transfer of advanced platforms to China.
Russia-China-Pakistan Convergence	Russia is expanding ties with Pakistan through arms sales and discounted oil exports.
Multilateral Forums	Russia-China cooperation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation creates challenges for India.
Strategic Autonomy	Russia-China proximity and uncertain US policies constrain India’s multi-alignment strategy.