
Michael McFaul @McFaul
There is also an ideological dimension to Putin embrace of Xi. Putin wants to weaken the U.S.-dominated liberal international order. For Putin, Xi is the key ally in the "illiberal international." (Whether Xi agrees,I dont know). No way Putin's Russia rebalances toward US/West — PolitiTweet.org
Bonnie Glaser / 葛來儀 @BonnieGlaser
This is key. Moscow doesn’t have alternatives. Moreover, Russia & China have impt common interests. Not a marriage… https://t.co/n2Z6iv…