Mismatch? Russia's growing dependence on China

Faced with Western sanctions, just how dependent has Putin become on Russia's far-east neighbour and former rival? 

As for Xi, it's anyone's guess whether he will pick up the phone and speak with a Ukrainian president who has left the line open and won't dismiss Beijing's offer to mediate, all the while welcoming the prime minister of Russia's rival Japan.

Does China hedge its bets or go all-in with Putin?

Produced by Alessandro Xenos, Juliette Laurain, Daphné Leprince-Ringuet and Imen Mellaz.

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