How Xi and Putin’s new friendship could test the US
1 year, 9 months ago

How Xi and Putin’s new friendship could test the US

CNN  

CNN — As two autocrats traded tributes over a feast of quail, venison, Siberian white salmon and pomegranate sorbet, China and Russia seemed to conjure the anti-Western compact the US has long feared. But according to President Joe Biden’s national security strategy, China is the only US competitor with “the economic, diplomatic, military, and technological power to” reshape that order. In the short term, China’s 12-point peace proposal for the war in Ukraine runs largely counter to US goals in punishing Moscow for its unprovoked invasion, although it appears to have little chance of gaining traction in Kyiv since it would lock in Putin’s seizure of swathes of Ukrainian territory. But even if China declines what the US says are Russian requests for lethal arms, the country’s expanding economic and trade ties with Moscow could help Putin stay in the war for much longer. In his diary on January 4, 1997, he predicted that Moscow would respond as though it were victimized, further militarize its society and “develop much closer relations with the neighbors to the east, notably Iran and China, with a view to forming a strongly anti-Western military bloc as a counter-weight to a NATO pressing for world domination.” Both China and Russia have recently moved closer to Iran – another sworn US foe.

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Despite Washington's containment strategy, Trump's return could open path to renewed US-Russia dialogue, says Russian envoy
1 month, 1 week ago

Despite Washington's containment strategy, Trump's return could open path to renewed US-Russia dialogue, says Russian envoy

Firstpost  

Russian ambassador to the UN in Geneva Gennady Gatilov on Thursday said that the election of Donald Trump creates an opportunity for renewed dialogue between Russia and the United States, though Washington’s primary goal continues to be containing Moscow Russian ambassador to the United Nations Gennady Gatilov attends an ACANU briefing in Geneva, Switzerland, on March 26, 2024. Reuters File …

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulates Donald Trump on Presidency: ‘Ready to restore relations with US’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulates Donald Trump on Presidency: ‘Ready to restore relations with US’

Live Mint  

Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory and expressed Russia's willingness to restore relations with the US. In his first public comments after Trump's victory, Putin praised Trump, saying he showed true courage during an assassination attempt on him while speaking at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania in July. During his address, Putin also noted that Trump's comments …

Trump won. Now Putin wants results.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump won. Now Putin wants results.

Politico  

Relations between Russia and the U.S., he said, were already at “an unprecedented historic low.” They could hardly get any worse. Putin’s power move — the diplomatic equivalent of a slap in the face — follows a campaign in which Trump repeatedly flattered the Russian leader and promised to negotiate a swift end to the war, on what are widely …

Cold War 2.0: Putin-Kim’s ‘elevated friendship’ threatens American order in East Asia
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Cold War 2.0: Putin-Kim’s ‘elevated friendship’ threatens American order in East Asia

Firstpost  

Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s ‘elevated friendship’ has come to pose a big security question that may jeopardise the existing security architecture maintained by the US and its allies The state visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to North Korea has sparked major debates defining the evolving dynamics in northeast Asia. Putin and North Korean leader …

US reacts to Putin-Xi Jinping meet in China: 'Exchanging hugs? That's nice for them'
7 months ago

US reacts to Putin-Xi Jinping meet in China: 'Exchanging hugs? That's nice for them'

Hindustan Times  

The United States has reacted to the recent meeting between Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's Premier Xi Jinping. Well, that's nice for them," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told a briefing when asked about the significance of photos showing the two US adversaries locked in an embrace. The National Security Council spokesman Kirby further said that the United …

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin pledge closer ties, discuss 'political solution' to war in Ukraine
7 months, 1 week ago

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin pledge closer ties, discuss 'political solution' to war in Ukraine

ABC  

In short: Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have condemned what they cast as aggressive US behaviour and pledged to deepen defence and military ties between China and Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have condemned what they cast as increasingly aggressive US behaviour and pledged to deepen their countries' already close defence and military ties. Mr …

Ties at highest level, Putin says ahead of China visit
7 months, 1 week ago

Ties at highest level, Putin says ahead of China visit

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping will roll out the red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, as the latter is set to arrive in Beijing for a state visit to China amid high expectations that the two countries will renew their cooperation and coordination for economic growth and global stability. Ahead of the two-day visit, Putin highlighted the sound development …

In talks with Putin amid Ukraine war, Xi calls Russia-China ties a ‘strong driving force’
7 months, 1 week ago

In talks with Putin amid Ukraine war, Xi calls Russia-China ties a ‘strong driving force’

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping appear together before their talks in Beijing on Thursday. “The generational friendship and comprehensive cooperation between China and Russia have formed a strong driving force that allows us to move forward without fear of wind and rain.” Putin’s two-day visit, his first international trip since starting his unprecedented fifth term …

Ties at highest level, Putin says ahead of China visit
7 months, 1 week ago

Ties at highest level, Putin says ahead of China visit

China Daily  

By CAO DESHENG | China Daily | Updated: 2024-05-16 07:44 President Xi Jinping will roll out the red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, as the latter is set to arrive in Beijing for a state visit to China amid high expectations that the two countries will renew their cooperation and coordination for economic growth and global stability. …

‘Old friend’ Putin and China’s Xi strengthen strategic ties at summit
7 months, 1 week ago

‘Old friend’ Putin and China’s Xi strengthen strategic ties at summit

Al Jazeera  

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have signed a joint statement on deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between their two nations at a summit that framed their relationship as a stabilising force in a chaotic world. Speaking at a joint press conference on Thursday, Xi said: “China is willing to … jointly achieve the development and …

What do Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping want from each other?
7 months, 1 week ago

What do Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping want from each other?

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping during a Beijing visit six years ago. As the Economist magazine put it after the visit was announced: “Vladimir Putin will meet his big brother in Beijing.” Despite inherent lopsidedness in their dealings — China is Russia’s principal trade partner, while Beijing’s largest export market is the United States — …

China’s Xi to visit France, Serbia, Hungary as Beijing appears to seek a larger role in Ukraine
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China’s Xi to visit France, Serbia, Hungary as Beijing appears to seek a larger role in Ukraine

Associated Press  

BEIJING, China — Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit France, Serbia and Hungary next week as Beijing appears to seek a larger role in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine that has upended global political and economic security. The visit by Xi, China’s president and head of the ruling Communist Party, is his first to Europe in five years and …

Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi denounce US ‘interference’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi denounce US ‘interference’

Al Jazeera  

Kremlin said the two spoke about creating a ‘multipolar, fairer world order’ in face of US-led efforts to contain their countries. During an hour-long phone call on Thursday, Xi and Putin denounced the “US policy of interfering in the internal affairs of other states”, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told journalists. The two leaders spoke about creating a “multipolar, fairer world …

Russia's Putin says world conflicts 'strengthen' ties with China
1 year, 2 months ago

Russia's Putin says world conflicts 'strengthen' ties with China

The Hindu  

Russian leader Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that world conflicts "strengthen" his country's relations with China, after talks with Xi Jinping that celebrated their nations' deepening political and economic ties. Mr. Putin, on his first trip to a major global power since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, met his "old friend" Mr. Xi in Beijing on the sidelines of a major …

Putin meets his 'dear friend' Xi in China, urges economic and diplomatic support for Russia
1 year, 2 months ago

Putin meets his 'dear friend' Xi in China, urges economic and diplomatic support for Russia

India TV News  

The leaders of Russia and China met Wednesday in Beijing and called for close foreign policy coordination, as concerns grow about possible conflicts with the West over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and Beijing’s rising threats against Taiwan. At their morning meeting, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin discussed trade and the 10th anniversary of Xi’s trademark Belt and Road Initiative that …

Xi hails ‘deepening trust’ between China and Russia as he meets Putin
1 year, 2 months ago

Xi hails ‘deepening trust’ between China and Russia as he meets Putin

Al Jazeera  

Chinese president notes that he and Putin have met 42 times in the past decade and developed a ‘deep friendship’. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has told Russian President Vladimir Putin the “political mutual trust” between their countries was “continuously deepening” as the two men met for bilateral talks in Beijing. State news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday that Xi also …

Putin begins visit in China underscoring ties amid Ukraine war and Israeli-Palestinian conflict
1 year, 2 months ago

Putin begins visit in China underscoring ties amid Ukraine war and Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine as well as Russian backing for China’s bid to expand its economic and diplomatic influence abroad. Putin’s plane was met by an honor guard as the Russian leader began his visit that is also …

Putin’s visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for Russia
1 year, 2 months ago

Putin’s visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for Russia

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine. Asked by reporters Friday about his visit, Putin said it would encompass talks on Belt and Road-related projects, which he said Moscow wants to link with efforts by …

America and China are on a head-on collision course
1 year, 6 months ago

America and China are on a head-on collision course

Live Mint  

Following the May G7 summit in Hiroshima, US President Joe Biden claimed that he expects a “thaw” in relations with China. In fact, far from thawing, the new cold war is getting colder, and the G7 summit itself magnified Chinese concerns about the US pursuing a strategy of “comprehensive containment, encirclement, and suppression.” Unlike previous gatherings, when G7 leaders offered …

Why Vladimir Putin needs Xi Jinping now more than ever
1 year, 8 months ago

Why Vladimir Putin needs Xi Jinping now more than ever

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “With the fairly dire performance …

Blinken dismisses Xi-Putin ties as ‘marriage of convenience’
1 year, 9 months ago

Blinken dismisses Xi-Putin ties as ‘marriage of convenience’

Al Jazeera  

Top US diplomat expresses doubt that deepening relations between Beijing and Moscow are based on ‘conviction’. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has dismissed deepening ties between China and Russia as a “marriage of convenience”. “I’m not sure if it’s conviction.” Blinken said Russia is “very much the junior partner” in the relationship and noted that China had so …

China sees Russia as 'counterweight' to US influence: White House
1 year, 9 months ago

China sees Russia as 'counterweight' to US influence: White House

Firstpost  

Xi’s visit to Moscow came days after China clinched a Saudi-Iran deal, regarded as a diplomatic coup, to end the hostilities between the two countries and restore diplomatic ties. The deal was regarded as a major achievement for China in expanding its global outreach and countering US influence Washington: In President Vladimir Putin and Russia, Chinese President Xi Jinping sees …

China calls Xi’s Russia visit one of friendship, peace
1 year, 9 months ago

China calls Xi’s Russia visit one of friendship, peace

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China on Wednesday said President Xi Jinping’s just-concluded visit to Russia was a “journey of friendship, cooperation and peace,” and again criticized Washington for providing military support to Ukraine. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin reiterated China’s claims that it remains neutral in the conflict and said it had “no selfish motives on the Ukraine issue, has not …

China’s Xi tells Putin of ‘changes not seen for 100 years’
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s Xi tells Putin of ‘changes not seen for 100 years’

Al Jazeera  

China’s President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin bid each other farewell following talks in Moscow. President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin were filmed saying warm goodbyes as their two-day meeting ended with China’s leader saying they were driving geopolitical change around the world. “Right now there are changes – the likes of which we …

Xi and Putin's closeness is marriage of convenience to counter Nato, says US
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi and Putin's closeness is marriage of convenience to counter Nato, says US

India Today  

In President Vladimir Putin and Russia, Chinese President Xi Jinping sees a "counterweight" to American and NATO influence on the continent and elsewhere around the world, the White House has said. They haven’t stopped buying Russian oil and Russian energy," Kirby said when asked whether the US sees China as having an impartial position on the Ukraine war. Meanwhile, China …

Putin and Xi call each other a ‘dear friend.’ But their main common cause is the U.S.
1 year, 9 months ago

Putin and Xi call each other a ‘dear friend.’ But their main common cause is the U.S.

LA Times  

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks to Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during their meeting at the Kremlin on March 20, 2023. Shortly before Russian tanks barreled across the border on Feb. 24, 2022, Putin and Xi met on the margins of the Winter Olympics in Beijing and declared a cooperation “without bounds.” Since then, China has voiced support for Russia without …

Russia-China ties enter ‘new era’ as Xi meets Putin in Moscow
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia-China ties enter ‘new era’ as Xi meets Putin in Moscow

Al Jazeera  

Xi signs an agreement with Russian president Vladimir Putin cementing their ‘no limits’ partnership, days after the latter was issued an international arrest warrant. China’s President Xi Jinping has said he signed an agreement with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin bringing their ties into a “new era” of cooperation, as the two leaders called for “responsible dialogue” to resolve the …

Putin welcomes China’s Xi to Kremlin amid Ukraine fighting
1 year, 9 months ago

Putin welcomes China’s Xi to Kremlin amid Ukraine fighting

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin warmly welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the Kremlin on Monday, sending a powerful message to Western leaders that their efforts to isolate Moscow over the fighting in Ukraine have fallen short. “China has made a colossal leap ahead in its development in recent years,” Putin said, adding that “it’s causing genuine interest all …

Xi Jinping in Moscow: Will Chinese president convince 'good old friend' Vladimir Putin to end war in Ukraine?
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping in Moscow: Will Chinese president convince 'good old friend' Vladimir Putin to end war in Ukraine?

Firstpost  

Chinese president Xi Jinping’s first visit to Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine has grabbed eyeballs around the world. China’s foreign ministry has described Xi’s trip as “a visit for peace” that aimed to “practice true multilateralism… improve global governance and make contributions to the development and progress of the world”. “China will uphold its objective and fair position on the …

Xi Jinping in Moscow: Will Chinese president convince 'good old friend' Vladimir Putin to end war in Ukraine?
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping in Moscow: Will Chinese president convince 'good old friend' Vladimir Putin to end war in Ukraine?

Firstpost  

Chinese president Xi Jinping is in Russia to meet his ‘good old friend’ Vladimir Putin. Xi is likely to play peacemaker and reiterate Beijing’s proposal to settle the conflict Chinese president Xi Jinping’s first visit to Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine has grabbed eyeballs around the world. China’s foreign ministry has described Xi’s trip as “a visit for peace” that …

China’s Xi meeting Putin in boost for isolated Russia leader
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s Xi meeting Putin in boost for isolated Russia leader

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Chinese leader Xi Jinping is due to meet with Vladimir Putin in a political boost for the isolated Russian president after the International Criminal Court charged him with war crimes in Ukraine. Ahead of the meeting, China’s foreign ministry called on the ICC to “respect the jurisdictional immunity” of a head of state and “avoid politicization and double …

Dear old friends: China-Russia ties as Moscow rolls out red carpet for Xi Jinping
1 year, 9 months ago

Dear old friends: China-Russia ties as Moscow rolls out red carpet for Xi Jinping

Firstpost  

Beijing: Chinese president Xi Jinping is set to embark on his first state visit to Russia in four years, spotlighting an alliance that has faced growing scrutiny since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. In February 2022, just ahead of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Xi and President Vladimir Putin declared a “no-limits” partnership between the two countries. Xi’s visit to the Russian …

Xi Jinping to meet 'best friend' Putin in Moscow today: What to expect from China-Russia talks
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping to meet 'best friend' Putin in Moscow today: What to expect from China-Russia talks

India Today  

Looking for a show of solidarity after being accused by an international tribunal of war crimes in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to welcome his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Moscow on Monday. In an article for a Chinese newspaper, published on the Kremlin website late on Sunday, Putin said he had high hopes for the visit by …

Putin says ready to discuss China’s Ukraine plan at Xi talks
1 year, 9 months ago

Putin says ready to discuss China’s Ukraine plan at Xi talks

Al Jazeera  

Chinese leader Xi Jinping visits Moscow days after the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin and Xi greeted one another as “dear friend” when they met in the Kremlin, and Russian state news agencies later reported they held informal talks for nearly four and a half hours on Monday, with further official talks scheduled for …

How a warrant for Putin puts new spin on Xi’s visit to Russia
1 year, 9 months ago

How a warrant for Putin puts new spin on Xi’s visit to Russia

The Hindu  

Chinese President Xi Jinping's plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week highlighted China's aspirations for a greater role on the world stage. U.S. President Joe Biden said on March 17 he believes the decision by the International Criminal Court in The Hague to charge Mr. Putin was “justified.” Speaking to reporters as he left the …

‘No limits’: A timeline of Putin and Xi’s relationship
1 year, 9 months ago

‘No limits’: A timeline of Putin and Xi’s relationship

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Putin and Xi will attened …

Xi Jinping to visit Russia, hold talks with Vladimir Putin next week: What does this mean for world politics?
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping to visit Russia, hold talks with Vladimir Putin next week: What does this mean for world politics?

Firstpost  

They are the world’s most powerful autocrats. As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its second year of battle and ties between the United States and Beijing worsen over Taiwan and the spy balloon, Xi plans to visit Vladimir Putin in Russia as soon as next week, reported Reuters. Graphic: Pranay Bhardwaj Commenting on Xi’s visit earlier, Russia’s foreign ministry had said …

China: Ties with Russia will ‘grow from strength to strength’
1 year, 9 months ago

China: Ties with Russia will ‘grow from strength to strength’

Al Jazeera  

China, which has refused to name Russia as the aggressor in the Ukraine conflict, has often criticised the US for bullying other countries with unilateral sanctions. ‘Pay great attention’ The Kremlin said on Tuesday the United States was driving the Ukraine conflict and welcomed China’s growing diplomacy. “Such a large, gigantic, powerful and authoritative country like China cannot but have …

Biden, Putin display their alliances with Ukraine war backdrop
1 year, 10 months ago

Biden, Putin display their alliances with Ukraine war backdrop

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin bolstered their respective alliances with NATO and China, days before the first anniversary of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Mr. Biden promised that the United States "will defend literally every inch of NATO", the military alliance that includes some Eastern European countries bordering Russia. Meanwhile, at a meeting on Wednesday of the …

Russia, China show off ties amid maneuvering over Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia, China show off ties amid maneuvering over Ukraine

The Hindu  

Russia and China showcased their deepening ties on Wednesday in a series of meetings closely watched for signs that Beijing might offer stronger support to the Kremlin for its war in Ukraine. The Russian leader noted escalating international tensions, adding that “in this context, cooperation between the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation on the global arena is …

Russia-China ties key to 'stabilise international situation': Putin
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia-China ties key to 'stabilise international situation': Putin

Firstpost  

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with China’s top diplomat on Wednesday that cooperation between Beijing and Moscow was important to “stabilise the international situation.” “The cooperation between China and Russia on the world stage is very important to stabilise the international situation,” Putin said at the meeting with Wang Yi. Speaking at the start of their …

Opinion: ‘A diplomatic charade.’ An eye-opening account of US negotiations with Russia
1 year, 10 months ago

Opinion: ‘A diplomatic charade.’ An eye-opening account of US negotiations with Russia

CNN  

Editor’s Note: John J. Sullivan was US Ambassador to Russia from December 2019 to October 2022. CNN — Almost exactly one year ago, I sat in my office at the US Embassy in Moscow, reading reports of Russia’s brutal military assault on Ukraine. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images Immediately, our engagement was reduced to the grave Russian threat to Ukraine and the …

Putin, Xi hail ‘best in history’ ties, commit to deepen relations
1 year, 11 months ago

Putin, Xi hail ‘best in history’ ties, commit to deepen relations

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday hailed a close relationship that they described as “enjoying the best period in their history” and committed to deepening strategic ties amid their respective tensions with the West. Both discussed Ukraine, and Mr. Xi “stressed that China has noted Russia’s statement that it has never refused to resolve the …

Putin, Xi vow closer ties as Russia bombards Ukraine again
1 year, 11 months ago

Putin, Xi vow closer ties as Russia bombards Ukraine again

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping vowed Friday to deepen their bilateral cooperation against the backdrop of Moscow’s 10-month war in Ukraine, which weathered another night of drone and rocket attacks following a large-scale missile bombardment. But they hailed strengthening ties between Moscow and Beijing amid what they called “geopolitical tensions” and a “difficult …

China’s Xi to visit Saudi Arabia amid frayed ties with the US
2 years ago

China’s Xi to visit Saudi Arabia amid frayed ties with the US

CNN  

CNN — Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to arrive in Saudi Arabia for a state visit amid high tensions between the United States and the two countries, reported the official Saudi Press Agency. The US and Saudi Arabia are still embroiled in a heated spat over oil production, which in October culminated in strong rhetoric and traded accusations when …

Joe Biden Outlines 'Different' Challenges Posed By Russia, China To U.S. National Security
2 years, 2 months ago

Joe Biden Outlines 'Different' Challenges Posed By Russia, China To U.S. National Security

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden on Wednesday unveiled America’s national security strategy to address the geopolitical challenges facing the country and the world, including the separate threats posed by China and Russia. Biden said Russia and China “pose different challenges.” He singled out China as “America’s most consequential geopolitical challenge,” adding that Beijing has used technology and its power …

Russia, China agree to expand security ties
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia, China agree to expand security ties

The Hindu  

A top Russian security official declared Monday on a visit to China that the Kremlin considers beefing up ties with Beijing as a top policy goal. Nikolai Patrushev, secretary of the National Security Council chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin, described the “strengthening of comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation with Beijing as an unconditional priority of Russia’s foreign policy.” Patrushev …

Putin thanks China’s Xi for his ‘balanced’ stand on Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

Putin thanks China’s Xi for his ‘balanced’ stand on Ukraine

Associated Press  

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan — Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday for his “balanced” approach to the Ukrainian crisis and blasted Washington’s “ugly” policies at a meeting that followed a major setback for Moscow on the battlefield. U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price called Putin’s apparent admission “striking,” but said that China’s concerns are not surprising given …

‘Hat in hand’: Putin meets Xi for first time since Ukraine war
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Hat in hand’: Putin meets Xi for first time since Ukraine war

Al Jazeera  

The Russian president’s encounters with the Chinese leader cannot be considered a meeting of equals, analysts say. “China is willing to work with Russia to play a leading role in demonstrating the responsibility of major powers, and to instil stability and positive energy into a world in turmoil,” Xi told Putin. Putin’s predicaments – a military quagmire in Ukraine, waves …

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