Putin Visits China to Bolster Economic Ties Amid Ukraine War Isolation

Putin to meet Chinese leaders in Beijing, underscoring economic and diplomatic support for Russia amid war in Ukraine.

Visit shows support for Xi's Belt and Road initiative to expand China's global influence through infrastructure projects.

Leaders to discuss boosting economic and financial ties, including use of national currencies.

China is a major market for Russian commodities and source of high-tech imports for its military.

Countries unlikely to forge full military alliance but will increase defense cooperation.