Russia Begged China for 12 Years. China Just Set the Price

Russia begged China for 12 years to take Power of Siberia 2 — the pipeline that would replace Europe. On May 19, 2026, China finally signed the binding memorandum. Russia wanted $250 per 1,000 m³. China demanded $120 — Russia's own domestic price. Why? Because Russia had no choice. • 2022: Sanctions cut Russia off from Europe. • Sept 26, 2022: Nord Stream sabotaged. Exports collapsed 66%. • 2014–2026: Putin pushed POS-2 every Beijing visit. Xi stalled. • 2026: Russia caved. Mongolia is hedging. Pipeline opens 2030. By then, China sets the terms. The leverage already flipped. #geopolitics #russia #china #powerofsiberia #naturalgas #pipeline #moneymaps #putin #xi #energy #moneymapsexplains