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Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit - Toronto Star
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Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit
President Vladimir Putin began a two-day visit to China on Wednesday, where he met with President Xi Jinping in a show of solidarity as both countries seek to counter Western influence and navigate a complex global landscape.
Putin’s visit, announced just days ago, underscores the deepening relationship between Russia and China, particularly since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine last year. While the two countries have long been strategic partners, the war in Ukraine has pushed them closer together…
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