Putin Hails Trust with 'Old Friend' Xi
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin described his close and trusting relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling him an "old friend." Putin said their strong ties are based on many years of cooperation, not just recent events like the war in Ukraine, and highlighted ongoing economic and diplomatic partnerships between Russia and China.Key Facts
- Putin has visited China 25 times and met Xi Jinping over 40 times since 2013.
- They share a close personal relationship, with both calling each other "old friend."
- Russia and China present themselves as supporters of a world order with multiple powerful countries, opposing U.S. dominance.
- China increased trade with Russia after the Ukraine war, with cross-border trade growing by over 50% compared to before the war.
- China imports discounted Russian gas, helping Russia bypass Western sanctions.
- The two countries signed many agreements during Putin’s recent visit but did not finalize the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline deal.
- The partnership began in 2001 with the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.
- Putin’s visit followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to China, where Trump praised Xi and invited him to the U.S.
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