【Polish anti-Russia thoughts are quite unique: Poland and Europe completely sever ties with Russian energy, forcing Russia to sign low-cost energy pipeline agreements and further relying on China】 A friend who screenshotted said: Why are the 🇨🇳🇷🇺 gas contracts (the then 'Century Contract' and the 'Power of Siberia' gas pipeline project) still not finalized in terms of financing and gas prices? A Chinese negotiator candidly stated: 'Russia has not fully felt the impact of Western sanctions; they have not reached an agreement.' Of course, their aim is to further hit Russia, forcing it to agree to lower prices and invest in infrastructure. The Chinese have sniffed out an opportunity. While I believe the Moscow-Beijing axis is extremely solid and poses a huge threat to us, I am utterly ruthless about it. The Chinese will exploit Russia's growing dependency mercilessly to secure maximum benefits for themselves. As for Putin’s long-desired 'Power of Siberia Phase II' gas pipeline project, the Chinese conditions include tying gas prices to domestic Russian prices, as well as Russia providing funding for the pipeline construction. If Moscow refuses such harsh conditions, it shows they aren't mature yet. Anyway, they have no other choice, as since the invasion of Ukraine, they have been caught in the whirlpool of economic dependency on Beijing, with no better alternatives. Furthermore, from the perspective of the Russian regime, China’s support at strategic, diplomatic, propaganda, and military levels (without Chinese components, Russia's war machine cannot operate) is worth it. Putin is willing to sacrifice Russia's economic interests to pay China a 'huge bribe' for the survival of the entire regime. Ironically, I see this as an excellent opportunity for us. As Poland (and even all of Europe...), we have no real means to stop China from purchasing raw materials from Russia. So, if they really want to do that, let them do it under the most unfavorable conditions for Russia—harsh and potentially damaging conditions. Let them import raw materials at the lowest possible prices, flooding Russia with their products (unless it’s military components), turning Russia into an industrial desert. The more thoroughly we Poland and Europe cut ties with Russia, the deeper the Kremlin will fall into despair, and the more Beijing can crush it completely. We must make the Russians understand that this is the price of their imperialism—this is the true face of 'Chinese governance'; they might even have to sell their own shoes. This might stir public resentment against the Kremlin, and this topic has also resonated strongly among the Russian elite. On the other hand, we should also tell the Chinese that as long as it doesn’t affect their military strength, and as long as they cannot retaliate, we don’t mind weakening Russia. This might even add some credibility to our negotiations with Beijing—the mutual interest lies in seeing Russia become poorer and more corrupt. So, let’s give Beijing a hand, allowing them to torment Russia longer and secure the worst gas agreements for Russia.