Sino-Russian trade relations, an “unbalanced” economic marriage?

Sino-Russian trade relations have been growing since theRussian offensive against Ukraine. Russia having been largely cut off from Europe, to keep its economy alive, the country has massively reoriented its trade relations towards China. Trade between the two countries reached a record $190 billion in 2022, despite international sanctions and the departure of many foreign companies from Russia. On the energy front, Moscow and Beijing have also accelerated their rapprochement. But experts warn of the risks of an unbalanced relationship and a weak position for Russia.