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Putin and Xi strengthen partnership amid US sanctions

The Guardian — May 15, 2024, 03:00 AM UTC

Summary: Vladimir Putin's extended rule in Russia faces challenges due to US sanctions on China. Xi Jinping and Putin aim to strengthen their partnership during a state visit. Chinese exports to Russia dropped by nearly 14% in April 2024. Both countries seek to bypass US restrictions on trade. Putin brings an expert team to Beijing to discuss economic cooperation. The US imposed tariffs on $18bn of Chinese imports, escalating tensions.

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    Zelensky seeks China's support for Ukraine peace talks (CNN)
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    ASX to open lower, Xi and Putin pledge partnership (ABC News)
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    Russia and China deepen alliance against US hegemony (The Independent)
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    Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin discuss Ukraine war resolution (ABC News)
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    Putin and Xi strengthen military ties in Beijing (The Guardian)
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    Russia and China strengthen ties amid global tensions (CNBC)
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    Putin visits China amid Ukraine war, praises Chinese support (The Guardian)
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    Putin visits China to strengthen ties amid Ukraine conflict (ABP Live)
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    Putin in China to deepen partnership with Xi Jinping (The Guardian)
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    Putin visits China amid Ukraine conflict, deepens ties with Xi (CNN)
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    Putin willing to negotiate over Ukraine before China visit (The Associated Press)
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    Putin ready to negotiate on Ukraine, emphasizes considering all interests (Hindustan Times)
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    Putin supports China's Ukraine peace plan, aims to reduce tensions (EURACTIV)
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    Russia seeks gas pipeline, support in Ukraine, access to markets (CNBC)
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    Putin, Xi to discuss Ukraine, energy, trade; signify unity (Mint)
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    Putin to visit China to strengthen ties and discuss issues (The Associated Press)
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    Putin to visit China amid economic support and US concerns (Financial Times)
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