China’s Xi to meet Putin as Beijing seeks bolder global role

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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to visit Moscow next week, offering a major diplomatic boost to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the same day the International Criminal Court announced it wants to put the Russian leader on trial for alleged war crimes.

https://apnews.com/article/russia-china-xi-putin-ukraine-war-2f0d035942cfca14ae5a42d82f5e8627?

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How a warrant for Putin puts new spin on Xi visit to Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week highlighted China’s aspirations for a greater role on the world stage. But they also revealed the perils of global diplomacy: Hours after Friday’s announcement of the trip, an international arrest warrant was issued for Putin on war crimes charges, taking at least some wind out of the sails of China’s big reveal.

https://apnews.com/article/us-russia-china-ukraine-icc-putin-57774b3a58d6ec1c75c921f71d9ebe90

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Putin, Xi pledge friendship but talks yield no Ukraine breakthrough

NEAR KREMINNA, Ukraine, March 24 (Reuters) - Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin emerged from two days of talks on Tuesday with warm words of friendship between China and Russia and joint criticism of the West, but no sign of a diplomatic breakthrough over Ukraine.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-meets-dear-friend-xi-kremlin-ukraine-war-grinds-2023-03-20/

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China, Russia send warships near Alaska; US responds with Navy destroyers

Eleven military vessels from China and Russia found operating near the Aleutian Islands last week were met by four U.S. Navy destroyers, Alaska’s two U.S. senators said. 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/06/china-russia-naval-patrol-near-alaska/70537986007/?