Hours after US President Donald Trump concluded his “historic” China visit, the Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China soon, with the dates already finalised and expected to be announced shortly.&nbsp;Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the visit has been agreed upon at the diplomatic level and only a formal announcement remains pending.“Details of Putin’s visit to China have been agreed upon; the date will be announced shortly,” Peskov said.&nbsp;He highlighted the depth of Russia–China ties, saying cooperation between the two countries extends far beyond trade and economic engagement. According to Peskov, the partnership is “multidimensional,” spanning humanitarian exchanges, education and high technology.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-fm-araghchi-says-tehran-never-wanted-nuclear-weapons-says-enriched-uranium-issue-postponed-in-us-talk-1778842632157">Iranian FM Araghchi says Tehran 'never wanted nuclear weapons', says enriched uranium issue postponed in US talks</a>&nbsp;Peskov also said Moscow is closely monitoring developments following Trump’s Beijing trip and the broader US–China dialogue. Stressing the global importance of engagement between the world’s two largest economies, he said the developments are being watched carefully by Russia and other countries.&nbsp;“The US-China dialogue, as the world’s first and second largest economies, is a subject of special attention for all countries, including Russia,” he said.&nbsp;Separately, the Kremlin said Russia remains in contact with the Cuban leadership regarding energy supplies, describing the current situation in Cuba as “difficult”.&nbsp;Putin’s planned visit comes as China continues to deepen ties with both Moscow and Washington amid an increasingly fragmented global order. Beijing is also set to become the first country in recent months to host leaders from all other permanent members of the UN Security Council, highlighting its growing diplomatic outreach on the global stage.

Putin’s expected visit is set to come soon after the US President’s “historic” trip to Beijing amid heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia over the Iran war and in Europe due to the Russia–Ukraine conflict.

Hours after US President Donald Trump concluded his “historic” China visit, the Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China soon, with the dates already finalised and expected to be announced shortly. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the visit has been agreed upon at the diplomatic level and only a formal announcement remains pending. “Details of Putin’s visit to China have been agreed upon; the date will be announced shortly,” Peskov said. He highlighted the depth of Russia–China ties, saying cooperation between the two countries extends far beyond trade and economic engagement. According to Peskov, the partnership is “multidimensional,” spanning humanitarian exchanges, education and high technology. Also Read: Iranian FM Araghchi says Tehran 'never wanted nuclear weapons', says enriched uranium issue postponed in US talks Peskov also said Moscow is closely monitoring developments following Trump’s Beijing trip and the broader US–China dialogue. Stressing the global importance of engagement between the world’s two largest economies, he said the developments are being watched carefully by Russia and other countries. “The US-China dialogue, as the world’s first and second largest economies, is a subject of special attention for all countries, including Russia,” he said. Separately, the Kremlin said Russia remains in contact with the Cuban leadership regarding energy supplies, describing the current situation in Cuba as “difficult”. Putin’s planned visit comes as China continues to deepen ties with both Moscow and Washington amid an increasingly fragmented global order. Beijing is also set to become the first country in recent months to host leaders from all other permanent members of the UN Security Council, highlighting its growing diplomatic outreach on the global stage.

Putin’s expected visit is set to come soon after the US President’s “historic” trip to Beijing amid heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia over the Iran war and in Europe due to the Russia–Ukraine conflict.

Putin, Xi to discuss outcomes of Trump’s China visit during upcoming talks: Kremlin

During a meeting with the Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's headphones fumbled before the meeting even began. The Russian supremo was seen smiling and instructing him on how to put it the right way when people came to the rescue of the Pakistani PM. This was not the first time Sharif had to go through such humiliation.&nbsp;Previously, a similar video was circulated in which the Pakistani PM was seen struggling with the same issue.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-india-block-azerbaijans-sco-entry-baku-accuses-new-delhi-of-revenge-over-pak-relations-1756811144013">Did India block Azerbaijan’s SCO entry? Baku accuses Delhi over Pak ties</a>

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Sharif's Headphone Fumble Again In Front Of Russian President Putin In ChinaAt the 2022 SCO summit in Uzbekistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-bitcoin-mining-costlier-in-europe-us-1756812794529">Why 1 Bitcoin costs $1,300 to mine in Iran and $102,260 in United States</a> What did Shehbaz Sharif say during meeting with Putin&nbsp;Shehbaz Sharif met the Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (September 2). Sharif said that Islamabad respects Moscow’s relations with New Delhi and it's "perfectly fine," but also wants Russia to have the same ties with Pakistan. "We also want to build very strong relations, which would be supplementary and complementary to the progress and prosperity of the region," the Pakistani PM said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-india-block-azerbaijans-sco-entry-baku-accuses-new-delhi-of-revenge-over-pak-relations-1756811144013">Did India block Azerbaijan’s SCO entry? Baku accuses Delhi over Pak ties</a>&nbsp;He praised Putin and called him a "very dynamic leader" and expressed his willingness to work closely with him. Both leaders are set to attend a major Chinese military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II.&nbsp;“I know and I must say that I respect your relationship with India and it is perfectly fine, but we also want to build strong relations and these relations will be supplementary and complementary for the betterment of the region,” the Pakistan PM said. &nbsp;

The Russian supremo was seen smiling and instructing him on how to put it the right way when people came to the rescue of the Pakistani PM.

During a meeting with the Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's headphones fumbled before the meeting even began. The Russian supremo was seen smiling and instructing him on how to put it the right way when people came to the rescue of the Pakistani PM. This was not the first time Sharif had to go through such humiliation. Previously, a similar video was circulated in which the Pakistani PM was seen struggling with the same issue. Also read: Did India block Azerbaijan’s SCO entry? Baku accuses Delhi over Pak ties

The Russian supremo was seen smiling and instructing him on how to put it the right way when people came to the rescue of the Pakistani PM.

Pakistan PM humiliated, once again! Shehbaz Sharif's headphone fumbles during meeting. This is how Putin reacted | WATCH

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met the Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (September 2). Sharif said that Islamabad respects Moscow’s relations with New Delhi and it's "perfectly fine," but also wants Russia to have the same ties with Pakistan. "We also want to build very strong relations, which would be supplementary and complementary to the progress and prosperity of the region," the Pakistani PM said.&nbsp;He praised Putin and called him a "very dynamic leader" and expressed his willingness to work closely with him. Both leaders are set to attend a major Chinese military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-india-block-azerbaijans-sco-entry-baku-accuses-new-delhi-of-revenge-over-pak-relations-1756811144013">Did India block Azerbaijan’s SCO entry? Baku accuses Delhi over Pak ties</a> “I know and I must say that I respect your relationship with India and it is perfectly fine, but we also want to build strong relations and these relations will be supplementary and complementary for the betterment of the region,” the Pakistan PM said.&nbsp;<h2>Pak PM ignored at SCO</h2>Following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen uniting, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was seen awkwardly standing left out. Several key moments captured during the leaders’ meeting have gone viral on social media, sparking a meme fest.&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-bitcoin-mining-costlier-in-europe-us-1756812794529">Why 1 Bitcoin costs $1,300 to mine in Iran and $102,260 in United States</a>

In the dubbed clip, the three leaders mock “Donald Tariff” as they talk about 50 per cent tariffs imposed on India. Referring to US President Donald Trump claiming that he stopped many wars, the leaders then say Trump may steal the credit for uniting us three. In the next scene, the Pakistani PM is seen standing as PM Modi and Putin seem to ignore him and walk past him. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Shehbaz Sharif met the Russian President Vladimir Putin and said he was perfectly fine with Russia-India ties, but wants the same treatment from Moscow for Islamabad. 

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met the Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (September 2). Sharif said that Islamabad respects Moscow’s relations with New Delhi and it's "perfectly fine," but also wants Russia to have the same ties with Pakistan. "We also want to build very strong relations, which would be supplementary and complementary to the progress and prosperity of the region," the Pakistani PM said. He praised Putin and called him a "very dynamic leader" and expressed his willingness to work closely with him. Both leaders are set to attend a major Chinese military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II. Also read: Did India block Azerbaijan’s SCO entry? Baku accuses Delhi over Pak ties “I know and I must say that I respect your relationship with India and it is perfectly fine, but we also want to build strong relations and these relations will be supplementary and complementary for the betterment of the region,” the Pakistan PM said. Pak PM ignored at SCO Following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen uniting, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was seen awkwardly standing left out. Several key moments captured during the leaders’ meeting have gone viral on social media, sparking a meme fest. Also read: Why 1 Bitcoin costs $1,300 to mine in Iran and $102,260 in United States

Shehbaz Sharif met the Russian President Vladimir Putin and said he was perfectly fine with Russia-India ties, but wants the same treatment from Moscow for Islamabad.

'We respect Russia-India ties, BUT...':  What did Shehbaz Sharif say during meeting with Putin

In what could be a show of defiance, Russian President Vladimir Putin has tightened his embrace of China, striking a long-delayed energy deal that sends a clear message to the West — and especially to US President Donald Trump. The two countries are moving ahead with deeper cooperation in the energy sector, even as India is being punished by Trump for buying Russian oil. China, for those who don’t already know, is the largest buyer of Russian oil and gas. Now it's being handed a golden pipeline deal — and Trump appears powerless to stop it. The heart of this new alignment? Gas.While in Tianjin for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Putin declared that relations with China had reached an “unprecedentedly high level”. This was a diplomatic high-five to Chinese President Xi Jinping as both leaders sidestepped US pressure and moved to build their version of a new global order.<h2>What is the new energy deal between Russia and China?</h2>According to reports from CNN and TASS, Russian energy giant Gazprom has signed a legally binding agreement for the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline, which will funnel 50 billion cubic metres of gas annually from western Russia to northern China. That volume is nearly half of what Russia lost in exports to Europe since the Ukraine war began.China, meanwhile, will reportedly receive the gas at prices cheaper than what Europe once paid to Russia. The supply deal spans 30 years.“It will be the largest, most extensive, and most capital-intensive gas project in the world,” boasted Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller, as quoted by Russia’s TASS news agency.<h2>Putin at the SCO Summit: Sipping tea with Xi and meeting Mongolia’s president</h2>While in China for the SCO summit, Putin spent hours with Xi at the Chinese leader’s Zhongnanhai residence and also held talks with Mongolia’s president.“We were always together then, and we remain together now,” Putin declared — likely referring to historic Russia-China ties during the Cold War.Xi, for his part, called Putin an “old friend” and vowed to “firmly uphold international fairness and justice”.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/confused-america-trump-slams-india-on-trade-hours-after-us-embassy-praises-ties-is-it-impact-of-modi-xi-putin-sco-meet-1756744606894">Confused America! Trump slams India on trade hours after US embassy praises ties — Is it impact of Modi-Xi-Putin SCO meet?</a><h2>China-Russia united front against the US</h2>Xi and Putin were unmistakably putting up a brave front against Trump, whose foreign policy remains increasingly erratic. On the one hand, he punishes India for buying Russian oil; on the other, he does little to counter China — the world’s largest buyer of Russian energy.On the sidelines of the SCO summit, Putin reportedly discussed his August meeting with Trump in Alaska, according to Russian state media.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-trump-slams-india-s-trade-policies-as-pm-modi-meets-putin-and-xi-1756807127605/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-trump-slams-india-s-trade-policies-as-pm-modi-meets-putin-and-xi-1756807127605/embed</a><h2>So India gets punished over Russian oil, China gets pipelines from it, and Trump can’t do much&nbsp;</h2>India, the so-called strategic partner of the United States, has been hit with a 25 per cent additional tariff by the Trump administration for continuing oil trade with Russia.But Trump appears unwilling to confront China over its 30-year mega-energy deal with the Kremlin — or any of its previous deals — that have made it the largest customer of Russian energy supplies. India gets punished. China gets pipelines. This is the reality of American diplomatic double standards.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-viral-moments-of-modi-putin-xi-from-the-sco-summit-spark-meme-fest-1756750765281">Also read: WATCH | Viral moments of Modi, Putin, Xi from the SCO Summit spark meme fest</a>It’s worth noting that China has yet to officially confirm the pipeline deal, maintaining strategic ambiguity. Chinese state media made no mention of the pipeline, though Xi’s comment about using “major projects to drive cooperation” was telling.As Putin stands alongside Xi once again — and with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un expected to join them at a military parade in Beijing on Wednesday (Sep 3) — one thing is certain: Moscow-Beijing ties are stronger than ever.And Donald Trump? He can only watch a new world being built in spite of him, while his sanctions strategy quietly unravels.&nbsp;

Russia reportedly inked a 30-year gas pipeline deal with China, in a sign that both nations are defying US pressure. While India faces US tariffs for buying Russian oil, China gets cheaper energy and no pushback. Diplomatic double standards, or commercial compulsions?
 

In what could be a show of defiance, Russian President Vladimir Putin has tightened his embrace of China, striking a long-delayed energy deal that sends a clear message to the West — and especially to US President Donald Trump. The two countries are moving ahead with deeper cooperation in the energy sector, even as India is being punished by Trump for buying Russian oil. China, for those who don’t already know, is the largest buyer of Russian oil and gas. Now it's being handed a golden pipeline deal — and Trump appears powerless to stop it. The heart of this new alignment? Gas. While in Tianjin for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Putin declared that relations with China had reached an “unprecedentedly high level”. This was a diplomatic high-five to Chinese President Xi Jinping as both leaders sidestepped US pressure and moved to build their version of a new global order. What is the new energy deal between Russia and China? According to reports from CNN and TASS, Russian energy giant Gazprom has signed a legally binding agreement for the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline, which will funnel 50 billion cubic metres of gas annually from western Russia to northern China. That volume is nearly half of what Russia lost in exports to Europe since the Ukraine war began. China, meanwhile, will reportedly receive the gas at prices cheaper than what Europe once paid to Russia. The supply deal spans 30 years. “It will be the largest, most extensive, and most capital-intensive gas project in the world,” boasted Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller, as quoted by Russia’s TASS news agency. Putin at the SCO Summit: Sipping tea with Xi and meeting Mongolia’s president While in China for the SCO summit, Putin spent hours with Xi at the Chinese leader’s Zhongnanhai residence and also held talks with Mongolia’s president. “We were always together then, and we remain together now,” Putin declared — likely referring to historic Russia-China ties during the Cold War. Xi, for his part, called Putin an “old friend” and vowed to “firmly uphold international fairness and justice”. Also read: Confused America! Trump slams India on trade hours after US embassy praises ties — Is it impact of Modi-Xi-Putin SCO meet? China-Russia united front against the US Xi and Putin were unmistakably putting up a brave front against Trump, whose foreign policy remains increasingly erratic. On the one hand, he punishes India for buying Russian oil; on the other, he does little to counter China — the world’s largest buyer of Russian energy. On the sidelines of the SCO summit, Putin reportedly discussed his August meeting with Trump in Alaska, according to Russian state media. https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-trump-slams-india-s-trade-policies-as-pm-modi-meets-putin-and-xi-1756807127605/embed So India gets punished over Russian oil, China gets pipelines from it, and Trump can’t do much India, the so-called strategic partner of the United States, has been hit with a 25 per cent additional tariff by the Trump administration for continuing oil trade with Russia. But Trump appears unwilling to confront China over its 30-year mega-energy deal with the Kremlin — or any of its previous deals — that have made it the largest customer of Russian energy supplies. India gets punished. China gets pipelines. This is the reality of American diplomatic double standards. Also read: WATCH | Viral moments of Modi, Putin, Xi from the SCO Summit spark meme fest It’s worth noting that China has yet to officially confirm the pipeline deal, maintaining strategic ambiguity. Chinese state media made no mention of the pipeline, though Xi’s comment about using “major projects to drive cooperation” was telling. As Putin stands alongside Xi once again — and with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un expected to join them at a military parade in Beijing on Wednesday (Sep 3) — one thing is certain: Moscow-Beijing ties are stronger than ever. And Donald Trump? He can only watch a new world being built in spite of him, while his sanctions strategy quietly unravels.

Russia reportedly inked a 30-year gas pipeline deal with China, in a sign that both nations are defying US pressure. While India faces US tariffs for buying Russian oil, China gets cheaper energy and no pushback. Diplomatic double standards, or commerical compulsions? &nbsp;

What will you do, Trump? Putin thumbs his nose at US with a MASSIVE China gas pipeline deal, while US prez punishes India

Ahead of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

The Russian president hailed the relationship between the two countries describing them as "unprecedented nature and an example of a dignified relationship". It is Putin's first overseas visit of the year even as he faces escalating tensions with the West over Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-had-voiced-concerns-over-chinas-pattern-of-intimidating-neighbours-us-on-galwan-soldier-row-450307">Also Read |&nbsp;We had voiced concerns over China's pattern of intimidating neighbours: US&nbsp;</a>

The Russian president met his Chinese counterpart in the first face-to-face meeting in nearly two years. President Xi on the other hand hasn't left China since January 2020 as the coronavirus took hold in the country. Both leaders will be attending the Olympic opening ceremony later today.

Watch:&nbsp;Kamalturk Yalqun-Once a torchbearer now calls for boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

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President Xi is now set to meet over&nbsp;twenty world leaders during the Winter Olympics. Ahead of his meeting with Xi, Putin described the Chinese president as "good friends and politicians who share many common views". US, Australia and Canada had already announced a diplomatic boycott over the event amid protests over China reported poor human rights record.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-beijing-olympics-to-indo-pak-series-when-politics-and-sports-collided-449879">Also Read |&nbsp;From Beijing Olympics to Indo-Pak series: When politics and sports collided</a>

"Our oilmen have prepared very good new solutions for the supply of hydrocarbons to China," the Russian president announced while announcing that Russia will supply 10 billion cubic meters of gas to China from the Russian Far East.

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Ahead of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The Russian president hailed the relationship between the two countries describing them as "unprecedented nature and an example of a dignified relationship".

Ahead of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The Russian president hailed the relationship between the two countries describing them as "unprecedented nature and an example of a dignified relationship". It is Putin's first overseas visit of the year even as he faces escalating tensions with the West over Ukraine. Also Read | We had voiced concerns over China's pattern of intimidating neighbours: US The Russian president met his Chinese counterpart in the first face-to-face meeting in nearly two years. President Xi on the other hand hasn't left China since January 2020 as the coronavirus took hold in the country. Both leaders will be attending the Olympic opening ceremony later today. Watch: Kamalturk Yalqun-Once a torchbearer now calls for boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 President Xi is now set to meet over twenty world leaders during the Winter Olympics. Ahead of his meeting with Xi, Putin described the Chinese president as "good friends and politicians who share many common views". US, Australia and Canada had already announced a diplomatic boycott over the event amid protests over China reported poor human rights record. Also Read | From Beijing Olympics to Indo-Pak series: When politics and sports collided "Our oilmen have prepared very good new solutions for the supply of hydrocarbons to China," the Russian president announced while announcing that Russia will supply 10 billion cubic meters of gas to China from the Russian Far East. (With inputs from Agencies)

'Example of dignified relationship': Ahead of Winter Olympic ceremony, Putin meets Xi in Beijing

After conducting a virtual summit with President Joe Biden last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be speaking to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday.

President Putin's move comes amid tensions between Russia and Ukraine which has attracted the attention of world powers in the past month.

President Biden during the video link had told the Russian president that his country would be hit with sanctions if it invaded Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-will-happen-if-russian-troops-invade-ukraine-431684">Read in Pics:&nbsp;&nbsp;What will happen if Russian troops invade Ukraine?</a>

Russia has maintained it is free to move troops anywhere within its own borders amid escalating tensions with Ukraine.

On Sunday, the G7 foreign ministers had warned Russia would face "massive" consequences in case of incursion into Ukraine while backing the country's "territorial integrity and sovereignty".

The US had earlier asked Russia to pull back troops from the Ukrainian border as reports claimed there were 100,000 Russian troops stationed along the border.

The US has sent its top diplomat to Ukraine and Moscow in an attempt to diffuse the situation. Meanwhile, EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell said the block is discussing the possibility of new sanctions against Russia while adding that a "clear signal" needed to be sent to Russia while adding that&nbsp;the new sanctions may be implemented in a "coordinated manner" with the US and UK.&nbsp;

(With inputs from Agencies) 
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After conducting a virtual summit with President Joe Biden last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be speaking to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday.

After conducting a virtual summit with President Joe Biden last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be speaking to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday. President Putin's move comes amid tensions between Russia and Ukraine which has attracted the attention of world powers in the past month. President Biden during the video link had told the Russian president that his country would be hit with sanctions if it invaded Ukraine. Read in Pics: What will happen if Russian troops invade Ukraine? Russia has maintained it is free to move troops anywhere within its own borders amid escalating tensions with Ukraine. On Sunday, the G7 foreign ministers had warned Russia would face "massive" consequences in case of incursion into Ukraine while backing the country's "territorial integrity and sovereignty". The US had earlier asked Russia to pull back troops from the Ukrainian border as reports claimed there were 100,000 Russian troops stationed along the border. The US has sent its top diplomat to Ukraine and Moscow in an attempt to diffuse the situation. Meanwhile, EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell said the block is discussing the possibility of new sanctions against Russia while adding that a "clear signal" needed to be sent to Russia while adding that the new sanctions may be implemented in a "coordinated manner" with the US and UK. (With inputs from Agencies)

After Biden, President Putin to meet President Xi via video link

China's Huawei, considered a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-willing-to-sign-no-spy-agreement-with-us-government-chairman-224403">security threat in the US</a>, &nbsp;on Wednesday signed a deal with Russian telecoms company MTS to develop a 5G network in the country over the next year,

The agreement was signed on the sidelines of a meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.&nbsp;

The deal will see "the development of 5G technologies and the pilot launch of fifth generation networks in 2019-2020", MTS said in a statement.

Quoted in the statement, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-row-no-privacy-if-switzerland-uses-chinese-technology-warns-pompeo-224163">Huawei's Guo Ping&nbsp;said</a> he was "very happy" with the agreement "in an area of strategic importance like 5G".

The Chinese telecom giant has been in turmoil since May, when the Trump administration banned US companies from selling high-tech equipment to Huawei over suspicions it is spying for Beijing.

Experts say the US decision, to come into force within three months, threatens the survival of the company, which is highly dependent on US chips for its phones.&nbsp;

Several companies have already distanced themselves from Huawei, including Google, whose Android system equips the vast majority of smartphones in the world.

Huawei's reported potential involvement in Britain's 5G network has proved politically sensitive and Theresa May's government insists no decision has been made on the issue.

China's Huawei, considered a security threat in the US, on Wednesday signed a deal with Russian telecoms company MTS to develop a 5G network in the country over the next year, The agreement was signed on the sidelines of a meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

China's Huawei, considered a security threat in the US, on Wednesday signed a deal with Russian telecoms company MTS to develop a 5G network in the country over the next year, The agreement was signed on the sidelines of a meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The deal will see "the development of 5G technologies and the pilot launch of fifth generation networks in 2019-2020", MTS said in a statement. Quoted in the statement, Huawei's Guo Ping said he was "very happy" with the agreement "in an area of strategic importance like 5G". The Chinese telecom giant has been in turmoil since May, when the Trump administration banned US companies from selling high-tech equipment to Huawei over suspicions it is spying for Beijing. Experts say the US decision, to come into force within three months, threatens the survival of the company, which is highly dependent on US chips for its phones. Several companies have already distanced themselves from Huawei, including Google, whose Android system equips the vast majority of smartphones in the world. Huawei's reported potential involvement in Britain's 5G network has proved politically sensitive and Theresa May's government insists no decision has been made on the issue.

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