Russia to extend visa-free entry for Chinese nationals

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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday extending visa-free entry for Chinese citizens through December 31, 2027.

China announced in May that it would extend visa-free entry for Russian citizens through December 31, 2027, as part of efforts to facilitate people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.