Russia may fulfill its centuries-old dream, but there are still pitfalls

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Russia may fulfill its centuries-old dream, but there are still pitfalls

Russia is a particularly important participant in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), as the Trans-Siberian Railway was one of the main transport routes previously between Europe and China. This corridor has been closed since the war in Ukraine, yet last year, at the forum held for the 10-year existence of the BRI, Russian President Vladimir Putin presented himself as an almost equal partner in the company of Chinese President Xi Jinping. This i…