How much can — and will — China help Russia as its economy crumbles? - CNBC

China could provide a major buffer to the Russian economy. But whether that's entirely in Beijing's interest to do is another matter.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with his China's counterpart Xi Jinping during a signing ceremony following the Russian-Chinese talks on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum… [+7655 chars]

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