Russia's Kremlin spokesperson says Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi's phone call will discuss the most sensitive issues in bilateral relations

The upcoming call between Presidents Putin and Xi highlights a deepening bilateral relationship, particularly concerning energy security with discussions around the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline.

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Power of Siberia 2 pipeline will be discussed in detail.

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This could signal increased collaboration in energy supply between Russia and China, potentially impacting global energy markets and influencing geopolitical dynamics, especially in relation to the EU and U.S. energy strategy.

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