Marking 80 years since Japan’s defeat, China hosted leaders while locking in forward-looking agreements with Russia.
Putin highlighted “unprecedented” ties, reinforcing the narrative with a long-term pipeline plan.
Kim Jong-un’s arrival with Kim Ju-ae lent Pyongyang presence to the program.
Putin’s conversation with Robert Fico kept European dynamics—energy and Ukraine—at the forefront.
Visa-free travel and a portfolio of signed documents advanced a practical integration agenda.
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