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Beijing’s parade will celebrate a wartime anniversary even as new treaties and pipelines underline present-day power shifts.
Putin lauded relations with Xi, calling China a steadfast partner at an all-time high of cooperation.
Kim Jong-un’s arrival with Kim Ju-ae put North Korea on a rare international stage, with the prospect of talks with Putin.
Slovakia’s Robert Fico, the only EU leader at the events, met Putin to discuss energy and Ukraine, drawing attention to European divides.
The Power of Siberia 2 deal and visa-free entry for Russians from 15 September highlight an expanding web of economic links.
