politics
February 5, 2026
Putin hails Russia-China ties during call with Xi
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the “exemplary” relations with China in a video conference with Xi Jinping
TL;DR
- Putin and Xi Jinping held a video conference to discuss bilateral relations and global issues.
- Putin described the Russian-Chinese partnership as "exemplary."
- Bilateral trade turnover exceeds $200 billion annually, with Russia as a leading energy supplier to China.
- Both nations are shifting trade to national currencies (rubles and yuan) to reduce reliance on Western institutions.
- Xi emphasized cooperation on maintaining global strategic stability amid international turbulence.
- Both leaders expressed commitment to state sovereignty, non-interference, and opposing unilateral sanctions.
- They agreed on the importance of upholding the UN-centered international system and international law.
- Putin accepted Xi's invitation to visit China this year.
- The leaders agreed to maintain close contact.
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