Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that relations between Russia and China have reached an “extraordinary level” following major talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Putin described Xi as his “long-time good friend” and emphasized that cooperation between the two countries continues to grow in trade, energy, defense, and global politics. He stated that regular high-level meetings between Moscow and Beijing are helping unlock the “limitless potential” of the Russia-China partnership. Chinese President Xi Jinping also warned that the world risks returning to the “law of the jungle” amid rising global tensions and stressed the importance of strategic cooperation between both nations. The meeting comes shortly after US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to China, drawing global attention to the growing Russia-China alliance.
