Russia, China ink Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline deal

The gas pipeline will connect Siberia to northwest China, Putin said Tuesday after talks with China's president Xi Jinping

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands as they exchange documents during a signing ceremony following their talks at The Grand Kremlin Palace, in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Credit: PTI/AP Photo

Russia and China have reached an agreement on the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, which will connect Siberia to northwest China, President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday after talks with China's leader Xi Jinping.

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"All agreements have been reached," Putin said after talks with Xi, adding that economic cooperation between Moscow-Bejing was a "priority" for Russia.