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The New York Times

As Trump Courts Putin, China’s Leader Xi Emphasizes Close Ties With Russia

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24
Feb


The Chinese and Russian leaders reaffirmed their relationship in a video call on Monday, an apparent rebuff to the idea that the Trump administration could drive a wedge between them.




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