Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping made Russian pancakes with caviar, and the photos are incredible
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Sep 12, 2018, 01:45 IST
The two world leaders whipped up pancakes at the Eastern Economic Forum on Tuesday. Both countries are notorious for spreading positive propaganda about their leaders.
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It was the second time the pair have cooked together. When Putin visited China in June, he learned how to make dumplings, which Xi then tasted.
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The bake-off took place on "Far East Street," reportedly a showcase of the region's cultural and economic achievements on the sidelines of the forum.
Putin and Xi had multiple types of caviar to choose from to top their blini.
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Xi has forged a strong relationship with Putin since he became president of China in 2012.
The forum also came as Russia and China held huge military drills in Siberia.
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Experts say the cozy display was meant to send a message to the west.
At the forum, Xi said that China and Russia's "friendship was getting stronger all the time."