- Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, following closely on President Trump's recent trip to China.
- The Russia-China summit will address bilateral relations, Russia's war in Ukraine, and the U.S.-led conflict with Iran, amid
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