Putin and Xi Discuss Key Gas Pipeline Deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to advance plans for the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to Bloomberg. The project’s progress would strengthen Russia’s pivot to Asian energy markets, shifting export flows away from Europe and reinforcing long-term capital flows into Russian energy infrastructure. This development could support Russian rouble and equity exposure, particularly in state-controlled energy firms like Gazprom, by improving revenue visibility in yuan and reducing reliance on Western payment systems. A finalized agreement or joint statement on pipeline construction timelines would serve as a key catalyst for renewed foreign interest in Russian energy assets. Traders will watch for official comments from the meeting and any mention of volume commitments or financing arrangements in the joint communique.

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