Putin Leaves China Without Key Gas Deal Despite Xi Meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded his visit to China, meeting with President Xi Jinping to discuss cooperation and criticize the US, but failed to secure a long-sought agreement on the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline.

21 May, 00:11 — 21 May, 04:30

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Why this matters

The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline is crucial for Russia to reroute gas exports from Europe to China, especially after sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine. China's reluctance to finalize the deal underscores its growing leverage over Russia and the complexities of their 'no-limits' partnership, impacting global energy markets and geopolitical alliances.

Key entitiesVladimir Putin Xi Jinping Power of Siberia 2 China Russia

The Story

What 7 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Vladimir Putin visited China and met with Xi Jinping
A deal for the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline was not finalized during the visit
The visit aimed to strengthen ties between Russia and China

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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Putin left China without his highest wish fulfilled.

agreed·politikenle-mondede-volkskrant

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Russia has been trying for years to reach a deal on the Power of Siberia 2 link.

agreed·japan-timesle-monde

The Power of Siberia 2 link would more than double Russia's current gas exports to China.

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The Russian president failed to secure the firm commitment he had hoped for.

agreed·le-mondepolitikende-volkskrant

Beijing and Moscow are set for a higher level of cooperation.

unverified·china-daily

Where they diverge

The nature of the Russia-China relationship

irish-independentle-mondepolitikende-volkskrantjapan-times

Russia is the junior partner in the relationship, with China holding significant leverage over a weakened Russia.

china-daily

The two nations are setting for a higher level of cooperation, emphasizing mutual strength and partnership.

The significance of the failed gas deal

politikenle-mondede-volkskrantjapan-times

The failure to secure the gas deal is a significant setback for Putin, highlighting China's reluctance to fully commit.

china-daily

The lack of a gas deal is not mentioned, with the focus instead on overall positive cooperation.

Coverage gaps

Specific details about the 25th anniversary of the China-Russia friendship treaty

Reportedle-monde

Missingde-volkskrantpolitikenirish-independent+3

Joint statement issued after the summit, including criticisms of the USA

Reportedmkd-mk

Missingde-volkskrantpolitikenirish-independent+3

The Story

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Source Diversity

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7 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 4/5 buckets covered25/33

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Geographic diversity— 7 regions30/34

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de-volkskrantcenter-leftcenter-leftanalytical—Emphasizes Putin's unfulfilled expectations

politikencenter-leftcenter-leftanalyticalMostly FactualFocuses on Putin's unfulfilled hopes

le-monde

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage generally leans center-left, with most outlets highlighting Russia's weakened position and China's strategic advantage, while Chinese state media presents a more positive, cooperative narrative.

Sources

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le-mondeHigh5d ago

At the center of global affairs, Xi keeps Putin waiting on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline

In Beijing to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the China-Russia friendship treaty, the Russian president, following in the footsteps of Donald Trump, failed to secure the firm commitment he had hoped for from his Chinese counterpart regarding the pipeline, which is intended to carry gas from northwestern Russia to China.

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irish-independent5d ago

Bing West: As Vladimir Putin visits China, distrust simmers beneath an anti-US alliance

Weakened Russian president is very much the junior partner in relations between the two countries

By Bing West

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japan-timesMostly Factual5d ago

Putin leaves Beijing with little progress on key gas pipeline

Russia has been trying for years to reach a deal on the Power of Siberia 2 link that would more than double its current gas exports to China.

Read full article →

china-dailyLow5d ago

Beijing, Moscow set for higher level of cooperation - China Daily - Global Edition

Beijing, Moscow set for higher level of cooperation China Daily - Global Edition

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Coverage Timeline

First report: mkd-mk · 20 May, 22:45|Full coverage: 7 · 13h|Window: 13h

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

mkd-mk20 May, 22:45First to report

Си и Путин сложни во критиките на САД, но без договор за нов гасовод

1h later

japan-times21 May, 00:11

Putin leaves Beijing with little progress on key gas pipeline

1h later

china-daily21 May, 01:25

Beijing, Moscow set for higher level of cooperation - China Daily - Global Edition

le-monde21 May, 02:06

At the center of global affairs, Xi keeps Putin waiting on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline

2h later

irish-independent21 May, 04:30

Bing West: As Vladimir Putin visits China, distrust simmers beneath an anti-US alliance

7h later

politiken21 May, 11:27

Putin tog fra Beijing uden at få sit højeste ønske opfyldt

de-volkskrant21 May, 11:47Latest update

Weer komt Poetin terug uit China zonder zijn beoogde gasdeal

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from anticipation of a significant gas deal to an emphasis on its absence, highlighting China's strategic upper hand and Russia's unfulfilled objectives.

Pre-visit anticipationPrior to May 21

Anticipation for Putin's visit and the potential for a major gas deal, particularly for the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline.

Visit and public statementsMay 20-21

Putin and Xi met, issuing joint statements emphasizing cooperation and criticizing the US, while the gas deal remained unconfirmed.

Post-visit analysisMay 21 morning

Outlets analyze the visit's outcome, focusing on the absence of a gas deal and its implications for the Russia-China relationship.

Putin Leaves China Without Key Gas Deal Despite Xi Meeting

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

The Story

Source Diversity

Source Diversity

Political spectrum

Sources

At the center of global affairs, Xi keeps Putin waiting on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline

Bing West: As Vladimir Putin visits China, distrust simmers beneath an anti-US alliance

Putin leaves Beijing with little progress on key gas pipeline

Beijing, Moscow set for higher level of cooperation - China Daily - Global Edition

Coverage Timeline

Си и Путин сложни во критиките на САД, но без договор за нов гасовод

Putin leaves Beijing with little progress on key gas pipeline

Beijing, Moscow set for higher level of cooperation - China Daily - Global Edition

At the center of global affairs, Xi keeps Putin waiting on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline

Bing West: As Vladimir Putin visits China, distrust simmers beneath an anti-US alliance

Putin tog fra Beijing uden at få sit højeste ønske opfyldt

Weer komt Poetin terug uit China zonder zijn beoogde gasdeal

Story evolution

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What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

Where they diverge

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