Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping sign deal to deepen Russia-Chinese partnership
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Russia has become increasingly economically dependent on China as Western sanctions cut its access to much of the international trading system.
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have signed a joint statement on deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and China.