Vladimir Putin seeks stronger war support as he arrives in Beijing for state visit

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The Russian president’s post-election trip to Beijing echoes Xi’s own visit to Russia after his re-anointing as leader last year. read more (File) Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing on 18 October, 2023. Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China on Thursday to meet with counterpart Xi Jinping as he seeks greater support from Beijing for his war effort in Ukraine and his isolated economy. This is Putin’s first trip abroad since his March re-election and the second in just over six months...