The dynamics of modern Sino-Russian relations

The study describes the current stage of Sino-Russian relations development (since 2009), analyzes the essential regional and global aspects for both countries, including economic relations, humanitarian and cultural cooperation as well as military and political factors that affect the overall development of bilateral cooperation. The research notes the increased trust in the military and political area and in the field of the international security, which is particularly represented by regular joint Sino-Russian military exercises. Despite the crisis trends, the economic interaction of the countries under review is increased, and energy sector is their core focus. Projects aimed at supply of Russian gas to China are rapidly developed. The convergence of two countries within the cooperation through the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation - the Eurasian Economic Union - the New Silk Road that provides the great prospects for creating a unified investment infrastructure with the circular capital is a significant achievement in Sino-Russian relations development.