Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping, seeking greater support for Russia's war effort in Ukraine and its isolated economy.
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Putin hailed Beijing's "genuine desire" to help resolve the Ukraine crisis in an interview with Chinese state media
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China in May to meet his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, with workarounds for payment issues on the agenda
Xi Jinping expressed confidence that Putin will lead Russia to new great achievements in national development and revival
China and Russia are celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2024
The two leaders met at least 40 times during their time at the helm of their countries
Xi stated China intends to continue being good neighbors, trusted friends, and reliable partners with Russia
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