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Russia seeks to crank up gas exports to China but Europe is not forgotten

Moscow has not ditched its hopes to recover gas exports to Europe, as its plans to ship additional volumes of its gas to China remain uncertain despite optimistic pronouncements

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a military parade in Beijing, China, on 3 September 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a military parade in Beijing, China, on 3 September 2025Photo: SPUTNIK/ AP/SCANPIX
European Correspondent
Published 5 September 2025, 10:39Updated 5 September 2025, 10:39
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