Putin says in private talk with Xi they discussed Ukraine and Israel, saying their ‘common threats’ strengthen the Russia-China relationship
Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, and Russian President Vladimir Putin pose for a photo prior to their talks on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.Russian leader Vladimir Putin has only left his country once since the International Criminal Court sought his arrest for alleged war crimes, making him a pariah across much of the globe.
Speaking to reporters in Beijing, Mr. Putin said his talks with Mr. Xi lasted for three hours, and included a formal bilateral summit and a more casual, private conversation between the two leaders. The escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas only seems to have pushed China and Russia closer together, however, with both countries taking a pro-Palestine stance: condemning Israel’s response to attacks by Hamas and avoiding criticism of the militant group. Chinese and Russian state media have blamed Washington for exacerbating the current conflict in Gaza by supporting Israel.
“They are major builders of a new, more fluid, multipolar global system in which Western power is diluted and Beijing and Moscow have a stronger voice,” he added.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Putin's visit to Beijing underscores China's economic and diplomatic support for RussiaRussian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in Beijing on a visit that underscores China's support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine.
Read more »
Russia-China energy cooperation in focus as Putin visits XiMarket News
Read more »
Putin's visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for RussiaTAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine.
Read more »
Russia's Putin holds talks with Hungary's Orban in ChinaExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »
Russia's Putin holds talks with Hungary's Orban in ChinaExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »