Timing may show two leaders want to coordinate approach in engaging with new US administration over Ukraine
US politics live – latest updates
The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, held a video call with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in a symbolic display of unity just hours after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the US.
Speaking from his Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Putin highlighted the close ties between the two countries, stating that their relations were based on “shared interests, equality, and mutual benefit“, calling Xi his “dear friend”.
About Author
More Stories
Australia news live: Albanese heads to Indonesia after election campaign that debated Russian presence
Trump must realise Putin is obstacle to peace, Zelenskyy says
José ‘Pepe’ Mujica, former guerrilla and ex-president of Uruguay, dies aged 89