Putin: Russia and China on Track for Record Trade

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Moscow expects bilateral trade with China to hit a new record high. He made the statement during a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier in the city of Vladivostok. The talks took place on the sidelines of the 11th Eastern Economic Forum, a key event for regional business and investment. Putin said the projected increase reflects the growing economic cooperation between the two countries. No specific figures for the expected trade volume were provided in the statement. The meeting underscores the deepening ties between Russia and China amid ongoing international sanctions against Moscow.