[brnt]

Russia is an exporter themselves, suffering greatly right now due to the low oil price. They are no less dependent on oil for their economy, and some say regime change is closer now than it has been in a long time.

Xi is different, but its a big question whether the Saudis would agree to their usually awful terms.

[ashtonkem]

Russia’s also not that rich. Rich oil importers like Germany would be much better positioned to help KSA out than Russia.