Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing today, emphasizing the stabilizing role their nations play in an increasingly chaotic world.
This high-profile meeting comes as Putin seeks greater Chinese support for Russia’s war effort in Ukraine and grapples with an isolated economy due to Western sanctions.
Putin’s state visit to China marks his first foreign trip since his re-election in March. The grand welcoming ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People showcased the significance of this diplomatic engagement.
The national anthems of both countries echoed as Putin and Xi met, underscoring the unity between Russia and China. Their relationship has been described as having “no limits.”
President Xi, referring to Putin as an “old friend,” emphasized that China-Russia relations contribute to global peace. He expressed readiness to work together to uphold fairness and justice worldwide.
Putin highlighted that Russia-China ties are stabilizing factors on the international stage. He reassured me that their relationship is not opportunistic or directed against any other nation.