Lack of US response on New START, Putin-Xi talks: takeaways from Kremlin aide’s statements

February 5, 2026

TL;DR

Putin and Xi Jinping held talks for one hour and 25 minutes in a friendly atmosphere.
The leaders affirmed their comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation are at an unprecedented level.
Their approaches to relations with the US are practically identical.
They discussed pressing international issues and the tense global situation.
Xi Jinping expressed support for trilateral consultations on Ukraine.
Putin reiterated Russia's support for the one China principle.
The presidents agreed to intensify dialogue and coordination to respond to emerging threats.
Discussions also included the situations around Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba.
Russia and China support each other on key issues affecting national interests.
Russia is the top supplier of oil and pipeline gas to China.
Moscow supports Beijing’s initiative for a global AI cooperation organization.
Xi Jinping invited Putin to visit China in the first half of the year, which was accepted.
Putin plans to attend the APEC summit in China in November.
Russia has not yet received an official response from the US to its proposal to extend New START Treaty restrictions.
Russia remains open to negotiated ways to ensure strategic stability.

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