Letters to the Editor: Putin’s ties with China could insulate Russia against energy sanctions

Russia’s agreement to supply gas to China for 30 years offsets any disruption posed by the closing of the Nord Stream pipeline

Russian president Vladimir Putin and Chinese president Xi Jinping, who have met 38 times — both leaders want to restore their countries to former glories. Picture: AP

Interference with Russia is potentially dangerous as China, another giant, could very easily support Russia in its Ukrainian ambitions. 

China supports Ukrainian sovereignty, but opposes Nato’s eastwards expansion. The US is rightly worried by Russia’s ‘no limits’ non-aggression pact with China as this could realign the present world order.