President Vladimir Putin sent China’s leader, Xi Jinping, a telegram on his 70th birthday on Thursday. Their close relationship has helped Russia’s economy since the invasion of Ukraine, but it could become fraught as Russian dependence deepens. nyti.ms/43GpEyx

Putin Sent Xi Birthday Greetings. Here Was the Real Message. (Published 2023)

The shows of bonhomie between the two leaders reflect the bond between Russia and China, which could become more fraught as Russian dependence deepens.

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