Putin praises ‘dear friend’ Xi, pitches Russia’s Northern Sea route

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[1/3] Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinping during a ceremony at the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China, October 17, 2023. Sputnik/Sergei Savostyanov/Pool via REUTERS Acquire Licensing Rights Summary Putin praises 'dear friend' Xi, thanks for invite Putin heaps praise on BRI Putin says Northern Sea route is open for business Some European delegates walk out as Putin speaks BEIJING, Oct 18 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday praised Chinese President Xi Jinping for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and invited global investment in the Northern Sea route which he said could...