Russian companies face growing challenges in securing funds from China - Bloomberg (msn.com) Many believe Putin jumped the gun declaring war on the Ukraine, and pissed off the Chinese. The Russian army's subsequent dismal performance on the battlefield hasn't helped, and now Russians are having difficulty getting Chinese companies to pay their bills. The Chinese government has obviously decided to run their businesses into the dirt, and this could be the first sign the war is winding down. Keep your fingers crossed.
