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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered for plans for major border upgrades to be made with China and North Korea as he sets a deadline for early 2026. The news comes as China and North Korea's relations with Russia continue to grow with Putin making visits to both countries and invited them to Moscow. The plans will see the development of transport and logistics centers along the border with China and North Korea by February 1 next year. The news comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing today (November 4). According to broadcaster CCTV, Xi told the Russian PM: "China-Russia relations have stayed the course toward higher-level and higher-quality development, advancing steadily despite a turbulent external environment. "Safeguarding, consolidating and developing China-Russia relations is a strategic choice for both sides." This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated. Please refresh the page regularly with the latest news, pictures and videos. You can also get email updates on the day’s biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters. Get all the very best headlines, pictures, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following Daily Star every time you see our name. Follow Daily Star on Android - CLICK HERE Follow Daily Star on Apple - CLICK HERE Follow Daily Star on Snapchat - CLICK HERE You can also sign up for Twitter alerts for breaking news by following @starbreaksnews and follow us @dailystar for all the latest updates. Keep up-to-date with your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day by following us on Facebook at facebook.com/thedailystar.
