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    As Relations With U.S. Sour, Xi Describes Putin As 'Best Friend' At Moscow Meeting

    The Chinese leader met with his Russian counterpart in the Kremlin on Wednesday. Former rivals Russia and China have drawn closer in recent years.
    by Scott Neuman Jun 06, 2019 1 minute
    Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during their meeting at the Grand Kremlin Palace on Wednesday in Moscow.

    Chinese leader Xi Jinping described Russian President Vladimir Putin as his "best friend" as the two met in Moscow on Wednesday at a time when U.S. relations with both countries are increasingly strained.

    "In the past six years, we have met

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