Putin Going After Chinese Money to Sustain Sagging Russian Economy

Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to open the door to Chinese money as U.S. and European sanctions over Ukraine threaten to tip the economy into recession, according to two senior government officials.

The Chinese won’t be welcome in all areas: Russia plans to set “red lines” around significant gold, platinum-group metals, diamond mining and high-technology projects, the officials said.

Putin Going After Chinese Money to Sustain Sagging Russian Economy