Russia's president arrives in China for state visit

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Shanghai ahead of a summit at which Russia and China are hoping to deepen ties. The two countries will make a "substantial" announcement and sign agreements, said Xinhua. They will also kick off a joint military exercise involving their navies. The summit comes as Russia and China face criticism over disputes in Ukraine and the South China Sea.
Background:
Russia's President Putin arrives in China for state visit [BBC]
Putin seeks $400 billion gas deal with China to counter Ukraine sanctions [Bloomberg]