Putin may be about to find his ‘Chinese wish list’ is wishful thinking

Putin may be about to find his ‘Chinese wish list’ is wishful thinking

Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited his international “best friend”, China’s leader Xi Jinping, to Moscow for a three-day state visit beginning March 20. There’s sure to be plenty of glad-handing, champagne toasts, a major press conference and — behind closed doors — serious discussion.