The difference is Russia (the country) is poor. While China is not.
Russia's GDP is about 2017USD$ 1.7 T.
China's is 2017USD$ 12.2 T.
Companies traditionally aren't in the habit of doing favors for inconsequential entities. And for non-energy multinationals, Russia is generally more trouble than it's worth.
Russia's GDP is about 2017USD$ 1.7 T.
China's is 2017USD$ 12.2 T.
Companies traditionally aren't in the habit of doing favors for inconsequential entities. And for non-energy multinationals, Russia is generally more trouble than it's worth.