Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin © Mikhail Klimentyev/Russian Presidential Press and Information Office/TASS
Evening Standard: Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping holds talks as Russia again bombards Ukraine with missiles
Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have vowed to deepen their cooperation - as Russia bombarded Ukraine with another night of drone and rocket attacks.
The leaders did not directly mention Ukraine, where Moscow has been waging a 10-month war, as they met via video conference on Friday.
But they hailed strengthening ties between Moscow and Beijing amid what they called “geopolitical tensions” and a “difficult international situation”.
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Putin, Xi vow closer ties as Russia bombards Ukraine again -- AP
China, Russia to build up cooperation in trade and energy sphere — Xi Jinping -- TASS
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping Hold Virtual Meeting -- Sputnik
Xi tells Putin that road to peace talks on Ukraine will not be smooth -- Reuters
Xi, Putin meet via video link; bilateral ties show ‘solid foundation to withstand tests’ -- Global Times
Xi and Putin speak via video as grinding Ukraine war tests China-Russia partnership -- CNN
Moscow-Beijing military cooperation ‘key’ for international stability – Putin -- RT
Putin and Xi look to increase military cooperation -- DW
Putin highlights booming trade growth with China -- RT
Putin invites Xi to Moscow as Russia pursues alliance with China -- The Guardian
Putin says Russia expects China’s Xi to make state visit in spring -- CNBC/Reuters
Putin Invites Xi to Come to Moscow Next Year -- Sputnik
Putin invites Xi for state visit -- RT