Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Top News
Top News
Politics

Putin And Xi Strengthen Ties Across Energy And Security

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have agreed to bolster their relationship in energy, trade, security, and geopolitics. This move comes as both leaders reaffirm their close ties amidst regional unrest.

The Kremlin released a statement outlining the shared vision of the two leaders following their meeting in Beijing. The statement touched on key global issues such as the conflict in Ukraine, sovereignty concerns related to Taiwan, and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

Shared vision outlined by Kremlin on global issues like Ukraine conflict and Taiwan sovereignty.
Putin and Xi reaffirm close ties amidst regional unrest.
Russian-Chinese relationship at its strongest period in history, showing resilience to global changes.

According to the statement, the Russian-Chinese relationship is currently experiencing its strongest period in history, showcasing resilience and stability in the face of rapid global changes.

Putin and Xi have pledged to enhance trust and military cooperation through joint exercises, combat training, and coordinated sea and air patrols. They also aim to improve their joint response to various challenges and threats.

Expressing deep concern, both countries criticized what they perceive as highly destabilizing US military activities with allies that are viewed as having an anti-Russian and anti-Chinese stance.

Regarding Russia's involvement in Ukraine, China has expressed its willingness to contribute to a peaceful resolution of the conflict through political and diplomatic means. The joint statement emphasized the importance of addressing the root causes of conflicts and underscored the need to uphold the principle of security indivisibility.

The statement highlighted the mutual understanding that a nuclear war has no winners and should be avoided at all costs.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.