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Russian foreign minister arrives in China to discuss Ukraine, Asia-Pacific region

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on bilateral cooperation, the situation in Ukraine and the Asia-Pacific region. Lavrov’s visit to China comes at a time when both countries are looking towards strengthening diplomatic ties. The two continent-sized states, increasingly in dispute with Western countries and NATO, seek to gain influence in Africa, the Middle East and South America.