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Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have met more than 40 times in the last 10 years – signs of what the two leaders call a “no limits” partnership.

Putin’s latest visit comes as Russia’s dependence on China has increased in the face of crippling Western sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine.

Beijing’s support has boosted the Russian economy.

And although it’s not directly supplied Moscow with weapons, the flow of Chinese technology and goods have helped its war effort.

Western powers are increasingly troubled by this deepening friendship between Russia and China.

Will this collaboration extend beyond their borders?

And could it lead to a shift in alliances and the global balance of power?

Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam

Guests:

Andy Mok, Senior research fellow at the Center for China and Globalization

Chris Weafer, Chief executive officer at Macro-Advisory, a global risk consultancy

Theresa Fallon, Director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies

Georgia’s Parliament has signed off on a controversial bill, sparking outrage in the capital.

In April, the government announced it was reviving legislation that would require media and nongovernmental organisations to register themselves as foreign agents if they receive more than 20 percent of their funding from abroad.

That led to weeks of mass demonstrations.

The government says the law is needed to promote transparency and preserve sovereignty. But critics say the bill drives Georgia closer to Russia.

How will it affect the country’s hopes of joining the European Union?

Presenter: Tom McRae

Guests:

Hans Gutbrod –  professor of public policy, Illia State University, Georgia

Ketevan Shoshiashvili – senior researcher, Transparency International

Dachi Imedadze – campaign strategist, SHAME Movement