Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin hold video meeting to 'deepen ties' as Trump begins US Presidency

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video meeting to deepen their nations' ties amidst Western sanctions on Moscow. Xi emphasised enhancing 'good-neighborly friendship' and strategic cooperation. The alignment, especially strong since the Ukraine conflict, also targets Western dominance. Putin signaled hope for lasting peace in Ukraine under the new US administration.

Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin hold video meeting to 'deepen ties' as Trump begins US Presidency
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video meeting to deepen their nations' ties amidst Western sanctions on Moscow. Xi emphasised enhancing 'good-neighborly friendship' and strategic cooperation. The alignment, especially strong since the Ukraine conflict, also targets Western dominance. Putin signaled hope for lasting peace in Ukraine under the new US administration.