Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a virtual meeting to discuss strengthening their bilateral ties amidst growing global instability. The two leaders aimed to enhance cooperation, maintain strategic stability, and navigate their relationships with the United States.
Following recent diplomatic overtures from Western nations, including visits from British and Canadian prime ministers, as well as an expected visit from German Chancellor this month, Putin and Xi sought to bolster their relationship in light of tensions with Washington. The Kremlin described their foreign policy ties as a "crucial stabilizing factor" amidst global turmoil.
During the call, Putin emphasized Russia's commitment to close coordination on international issues, both bilaterally and within multilateral frameworks like the United Nations, BRICS coalition, and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. He reiterated his support for China's efforts to ensure its sovereignty, security, and social prosperity, as well as its right to choose its development path.
Xi called for a "grand plan" to further bilateral relations, which he said were progressing in a positive direction. He urged the two countries to seize this opportunity and strengthen practical cooperation across various sectors.
The meeting also touched on US-China relations. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov revealed that Putin had accepted Xi's invitation to visit China in 2026. During their conversation, Putin and Xi exchanged views on their countries' relationships with the United States, agreeing that they "practically coincide." They expressed support for equal and mutually beneficial cooperation based on international law and the UN Charter.
China has not publicly commented on the US President Donald Trump's new initiative to establish a Board of Peace in Gaza. However, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China would uphold the international system with the UN at its core, regardless of any changes to the global landscape.
Following recent diplomatic overtures from Western nations, including visits from British and Canadian prime ministers, as well as an expected visit from German Chancellor this month, Putin and Xi sought to bolster their relationship in light of tensions with Washington. The Kremlin described their foreign policy ties as a "crucial stabilizing factor" amidst global turmoil.
During the call, Putin emphasized Russia's commitment to close coordination on international issues, both bilaterally and within multilateral frameworks like the United Nations, BRICS coalition, and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. He reiterated his support for China's efforts to ensure its sovereignty, security, and social prosperity, as well as its right to choose its development path.
Xi called for a "grand plan" to further bilateral relations, which he said were progressing in a positive direction. He urged the two countries to seize this opportunity and strengthen practical cooperation across various sectors.
The meeting also touched on US-China relations. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov revealed that Putin had accepted Xi's invitation to visit China in 2026. During their conversation, Putin and Xi exchanged views on their countries' relationships with the United States, agreeing that they "practically coincide." They expressed support for equal and mutually beneficial cooperation based on international law and the UN Charter.
China has not publicly commented on the US President Donald Trump's new initiative to establish a Board of Peace in Gaza. However, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China would uphold the international system with the UN at its core, regardless of any changes to the global landscape.
... like they're not watching our US politics unfold 
. It's all about stability & security in a crazy world 
. Russia & China are on the same page, no drama between them 
. Meanwhile, we're over here thinking 'what's next?' 
, like finally some leaders actually talkin' and workin' together instead of all these drama & tensions. Putin & Xi are just tryna keep the peace and stabilize things, which imo is super important right now. its about time they focus on their own countries first and less on what the west is doin' 
, they gotta take care of themselves too, ya know? also, its dope that China's all about respectin' Xi's vision for a "grand plan" 
, I'm hyped to see them actually makin' some progress & not just trash talkin' each other anymore 
they're basically saying "hey let's work together cuz we don't wanna rock the boat" but at the end of the day, its all just politics and backroom deals 
but is that really sustainable in today's world, where global instability is at an all-time high? or are they just trying to hold on to the status quo?
does anyone really believe that Putin and Xi have a shared vision for a more peaceful world? or is it all just a big show? 
I think it's interesting how both Russia and China are trying to strengthen their ties with each other amid all the uncertainty in the world. It makes sense that they'd want to bolster their relationship, especially since the US is being a bit...unpredictable lately 
. But what's also cool is that they're not just focusing on their own interests, they're actually trying to work together to stabilize global relations.
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. I wonder if the West is starting to feel the squeeze of being on the outside looking in... 
. They seem to be on the same page about not messing with the US 
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I mean, I get that they're trying to strengthen ties and all that, but it feels like they're just going through the motions. And what's with the diplomatic overtures from Western nations? Just more drama and posturing if you ask me. 
. Can't they just be honest and straightforward for once? It feels like they're trying to manipulate public opinion or something. And what's with the emphasis on "strategic stability"? Is that code for "let's keep our alliance secret from the world"? 
. But still, virtual meetings are not my cup of tea 
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, trying to counterbalance US influence worldwide 
. China's got its sovereignty on the line too, so they need a strong partner in Putin – let's see how that works out 
Putin and Xi are low-key trying to be the besties of each other amid all this US drama lol they're like "hey we got this" and I am HERE. FOR. IT 
what i love most is how Putin & Xi are on the same page when it comes to dealing with the US, they're like "practically coincide" on everything 
Putin and Xi are like two peas in a pod on this one 
still, I guess it's good that they're talking about this stuff and trying to find ways to work together 
maybe we should just think about what's best for ourselves instead of playing nice with each other... 
It feels like everyone's trying to one-up each other instead of being genuine about their intentions.
Putin and xi seem pretty serious about their grand plan tho maybe its a good thing we dont have to worry about world peace just yet lol china is being all diplomatic as usual 
and guo jiakun sounds like the perfect spokesperson