Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin hold video meeting to 'deepen ties' as Trump begins US Presidency
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video meeting to deepen their nations' ties amidst Western sanctions on Moscow. Xi emphasised enhancing 'good-neighborly friendship' and strategic cooperation. The alignment, especially strong since the Ukraine conflict, also targets Western dominance. Putin signaled hope for lasting peace in Ukraine under the new US administration.
