Putin Visits China's Xi
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Days after hosting President Donald Trump, Chinese leader Xi Jinping sought to reassure Russian President Vladimir Putin, who faces pressure at home over his war in Ukraine.
Right on the heels of President Trump's state visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin stopped in Beijing for a meeting with his chief ally, Xi Jinping. As Nick Schifrin reports, they focused on economic issues and criticized the Trump White House's foreign policy.
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Moscow says an "understanding" has been reached on the project. China and Russia have long discussed a pipeline, but construction has stalled for years.