With Ukraine refusing to pay its gas bills to Russia’s Gazprom and Europe looking for alternative energy sources, Russia — it seems — is on the outs. But now Putin is turning his attention eastward, towards China, and may be finding a friend. 

Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group, joins Marketplace Morning Report host David Brancaccio to discuss Russia’s balancing act and why the country might try to disrupt Ukraine’s upcoming elections.

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