Russia extends energy lifeline to China after earlier offer to India amid West Asia war

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Russia offered to help China address potential energy crises following US-Iran conflict in the Middle East. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated Russia and China can withstand economic impacts and fill resource gaps. The offer comes during Lavrov's Beijing visit with President Xi Jinping, where officials reaffirmed strategic cooperation. Middle East tensions have raised global oil and gas prices. Russia previously made similar energy offers to India. Both nations condemned the US-Israel military operations against Iran.

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