Putin to visit India and China, aiming to strengthen ties and trade amid Western sanctions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are boosting their countries' ties ahead of Putin's visit to China for a summit. They plan to discuss political, security, economic, and cultural cooperation, emphasizing their shared historical experiences and opposition to "discriminatory" sanctions. Putin also plans to visit India in December, highlighting growing economic ties with both nations amid tensions with the West.