Day two of formal talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin have ended with the pair promising a step-up in strategic cooperation.
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Japan's Prime Minister has made a surprise visit to Kyiv, expressing solidarity and support for Ukraine against Russia's invasion.
The trip sent a strong message as rival Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin wrapped up their talks in Moscow.
The leaders signed a joint statement on cooperation, but there was no progress on China's so-called peace plan for Ukraine.
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