Chinese leader Xi Jinping is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday in a show of diplomatic support, as Moscow contends with growing international isolation over its faltering invasion of Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday he"highly appreciates" China's"balanced position" on the Ukraine war, as Moscow contends with growing international isolation over its faltering invasion.
The two leaders met for the first time since the invasion at a regional summit in Uzbekistan, days after Russia suffered its worst military setback in Ukraine in months.In their meeting, Putin said he understands Beijing's"concerns" regarding the situation in Ukraine but added that he would explain Moscow's"approach" to Xi, Russian state media reported.
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