Russian President Vladimir Putin praised China and touted Beijing-Moscow ties right after his election victory.
Russia is increasingly turning towards China as an alternative market for its sanctions-hit economy.
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AdvertisementFresh out of a carefully engineered presidential election victory on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin wasted no time getting on Beijing's good side.
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