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Xi gives Putin-Trump meeting his blessing

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On Friday, Xi Jinping took some time out of his beach holiday to get on the hooter with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The topic of discussion: Putin’s upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Some context: Trump has threatened to slap additional sanctions on Moscow – and anyone that buys...