Mr. Putin relies on Mr. Xi, China's leader, for diplomatic cover and a financial lifeline, including huge purchases of Russian oil, amidst Western sanctions over his invasion of Ukraine.
The two leaders share a vision of an alternative world order where autocratic countries like China and Russia can operate free of interference from Washington and its allies. Mr. Xi views Russia as a critical counterweight to the United States.
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