The cooperation is significant and according to President Putin, “Utterly important to keep the world within the limits of international law.” Still, China’s behavior appears to be more predatory than friendly. In 2013, Russia exported 196 bcm of natural gas, of which roughly 161 bcm, or 82 percent, was bound for Europe. With European customers looking for a way out, Russia becomes more a beggar than a chooser.
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