Putin meets Chinese premier Li Qiang in Moscow, says ‘large-scale plans’ for projects

China has tried to position itself as neutral in the Ukraine conflict, but it shares with Russia high animosity toward the West read more Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang shake hands during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia. AP Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese premier Li Qiang Wednesday, hailing growing trade relations as Moscow becomes increasingly dependent on Beijing for political and economic support. "Our trade relations are developing, developing successfully ... The attention that the governments of the two countries on both sides are paying to trade and economic ties is…