Moscow and Beijing agree to advance a major gas link via Mongolia, deepening their energy ties.
Published On 2 Sep 2025
Russia and China have signed a legally binding memorandum to develop the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, which will transport an additional 50 billion cubic meters of gas annually from Russia to China via Mongolia, enhancing their energy cooperation and reducing China’s reliance on U.S. LNG imports. This agreement follows President Putin’s visit to China, where he emphasized their “unprecedented ties,” amidst rising trade and economic collaboration between the two nations.