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Russian defense minister says ties with China are unprecedented during a visit to Beijing

Updated 2026-11-03 · told from many outlets at once

Russia sought closer ties with China after the Ukraine war began. The Chinese and Russian militaries held regular joint exercises. Belousov said the partnership stems from personal contacts between Putin and Xi. Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said the strategic partnership between Russia and China reached an unprecedented level.

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