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The Australian Prime Minister had said earlier he would confront Putin over the downing of MH17, threatening to “shirtfront” him.
Deals inked include agreement on delivery of Russian natural gas to China via the western route.
The US and EU sanctions are levying a heavy toll on Russia’s $425 billion-a-year petroleum industry.
Putin, had earlier this year, proposed aligning China’s Silk Route revival project with Russian plans for a trans-Siberian railway.
The five leaders will discuss developing agreements aimed at accelerating global economic growth.
Russian and Chinese Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of the APEC Summit.
India has sought greater market access in Russia and investment into Indian railways and defence sectors.
Thousands of people are believed to be short of water, electricity and medical aid due to the fighting.
Xi has held talks or met with Putin for nine times since he assumed the office of China’s President in March 2013.
Kiev will pay Moscow its $3.1 billion gas debt in two tranches by the end of the current year to resume gas deliveries.
