President Vladimir Putin will meet a close aide to Chinese President Xi Jinping on March 19, the Kremlin said, underlining Russia's increased effort to establish closer ties with Beijing as its relations with the West have deteriorated.
Reuters: Putin to meet top aide to Chinese president in Moscow
US President Barack Obama (L), Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin arrive at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit plenary session at the International Convention Center in Beijing on Nov. 11, 2014.
