Putin praises 'dear friend' Xi, pitches Russia's Northern Sea route

[1/3] Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinping during a ceremony at the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China, October 17, 2023. Sputnik/Sergei Savostyanov/Pool via REUTERS Acquire Licensing Rights BEIJING, Oct 18 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin on…

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