Xi and Putin hail tightening ties in call hours after Trump inauguration
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a video call, pledging to enhance bilateral ties, as reported by state media on both sides.
- Putin addressed Xi as his 'dear friend' and emphasized the need for any Ukraine settlement to respect Russian interests, according to Foreign Affairs Adviser Yuri Ushakov.
- Trade between China and Russia reached a record $240 billion in 2023, increasing more than 64% since 2021, as noted in Chinese data.
- Xi expressed readiness to deepen cooperation with Putin amid external uncertainties, aiming to guide China-Russia relations to a new height, per China's Foreign Ministry.
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