Putin expects productive APEC meeting with Xi in Shenzhen next month
Russian President Vladimir Putin wrote to Chinese leader Xi Jinping saying their upcoming APEC summit in Shenzhen will strengthen bilateral ties.
Letter sent on Thursday
Putin told Xi that the gathering would yield results and benefit relations between the two nations. He described the event as a chance to boost comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation.
US leader also attending
Donald Trump is expected to be present at the forum in Shenzhen. This meeting marks Putin's first appearance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit since 2017.
Three leaders possible meeting
Analysts say a joint session involving China, Russia and the United States could happen if groundwork is laid. Observers note that realistic expectations about outcomes are required for such a gathering to succeed.
2 outlets, different leads
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Business Recorder
Putin sees boost to ties from APEC meet with China's Xi, Russian agencies say
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South China Morning Post
Putin’s hopes for ‘productive’ Apec fuel talk of summit with Xi and Trump
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