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Putin to visit Beijing this week

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Beijing from Thursday to Friday at the invitation of leader Xi Jinping. The visit signifies the growing economic partnership between the two countries, especially amid Western sanctions on Russia. Analysts highlight the increasing dependence of Russia on China and the potential hesitancy of China to jeopardize its relations with the West.

Russia’s Putin hosts North Korean FM in Kremlin visit

Russia's President Vladimir Putin hosted North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in a Kremlin visit, underscoring deepening ties. The West has accused Moscow and Pyongyang of cooperating to support Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine. Details of the meeting were not provided, but the visit signifies growing bilateral relations according to both parties.