On February 24, Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to CCP mouthpiece People’s Daily, this conversation conveyed three clear signals to the world:
- Maturity, Stability, and Resilience of China-Russia Relations:
Amid an uncertain external environment, this call underscored the maturity, stability, and resilience of China-Russia relations. For years, regardless of global changes, the two countries have maintained a high level of strategic trust and cooperation. - Steady Advancement of Cooperation in Various Fields:
The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration across multiple sectors. - Timely Communication and Coordination on Key Issues:
One of the main topics discussed was the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis. On February 18, senior Russian and U.S. officials held talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, regarding bilateral relations and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. During this phone call, President Putin briefed Xi on Russia-U.S. engagements and reaffirmed Russia’s principled stance on the Ukraine issue, stating that Russia remains committed to addressing the root causes of the conflict and achieving a sustainable and lasting peace.
Source: People’s Daily, February 27, 2025
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