S5/10Economic
The Putin-Xi Summit and the Asymmetry of the China-Russia Partnership
While both states share dissatisfaction with the Western-led international order and seek a more multipolar system, the summit revealed important differences.
28 May 2026, 12:47 UTCSource: The Diplomat
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A
Escalation— 34% model probability
Did not materialiseHere are three scenarios based on cascade chain analysis data:
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B
Status quo— 48% model probability
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C
De-escalation— 18% model probability
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