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Vladimir Putin views China as a critical strategic partner for his geopolitical goals, including the establishment of a multipolar world order [1] and the division of global spheres of influence [2]. Furthermore, Putin relies on China's backing to sustain his war efforts in Ukraine and ensure his regime's security [3], [4].
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How the war in Ukraine changed Russia's global standing | Brookings brookings.edu 4 facts
perspectiveRussian President Vladimir Putin views China as essential for preserving his own regime's security and believes that without China, he cannot defeat Ukraine or undermine its Western supporters.
claimRussian President Vladimir Putin returned from his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing with the understanding that he had China's backing for a war with Ukraine.
claimVladimir Putin advocates for a tripartite Yalta-style system where Russia, the United States, and China divide the world into spheres of influence.
claimVladimir Putin's ultimate geopolitical goal is to establish a 'multipolar' world order by joining with China, the BRICS nations, and other countries to diminish the United States' ability to shape international rules.