Impetuses and problems of Sino - Russian energy cooperation

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of Sino-Russian energy cooperation: its impetuses, development, achievements and problems. Obviously, both countries have a great potential for the intense energy cooperation, but the analysis of its content and recent development reveals that there are some serious problems on the way to the closest and mutually beneficial energy dialog between China and Russia. But, at the end the author came to conclusion that despite these negative factors, Sino-Russian relationship has significant reserves and both countries objectively need to improve and deepen their strategic partnership.