US-sanctioned Chinese defense minister meets Putin in Moscow, hails military ties
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By Simone McCarthy, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin and China’s Defense Minister Li Shangfu met Sunday in Moscow, where the two hailed their countries’ close military cooperation. The meeting kicked off Li’s four-day visit to Russia — his first overseas trip since stepping into the role last mo…
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China defense minister to meet Russian counterpart in Moscow
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US-sanctioned Chinese defense minister meets Putin in Moscow, hails military ties
China is set to send its defense minister to Russia for the first time since President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine more than a year ago, the latest sign of close ties between Moscow and Beijing.
China's defense minister, Li Shangfu, will travel to Russia next week as Moscow and Beijing seek to showcase their security ties despite Western appeals for the communist regime to curtail Russia's war in Ukraine.
President Vladimir Putin praised ties between the Russian and Chinese militaries, underscoring Moscow and Beijing’s strategic relationship as he met with China’s defense minister on Sunday. Putin, who held talks
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin and China’s Defense Minister Li Shangfu met Sunday in Moscow, where the two hailed their countries’ close military cooperation. The meeting kicked off Li’s four-day visit to Russia — his first overseas trip since stepping into the role last mo…
Russian President Vladimir Putin touted “military-to-military cooperation” with China while hosting the communist regime’s defense chief at the Kremlin.
