As Putin-Xi meet, Iran war energy disruption puts long-stalled Russian gas pipeline back on agenda

Putin is expected to meet with Xi Jinping on Wednesday, with the long-stalled Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline as a key topic. The report points to ongoing geopolitical and energy-sector discussions, but provides no new agreement, timing, or pricing details. Market impact is likely limited unless the talks produce a concrete pipeline breakthrough.

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Putin is expected to meet with Xi Jinping on Wednesday, with the long-stalled Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline as a key topic. The report points to ongoing geopolitical and energy-sector discussions, but provides no new agreement, timing, or pricing details. Market impact is likely limited unless the talks produce a concrete pipeline breakthrough.