In the midst of the war, Putin complies with protocol in the Chinese president's visit to Russia

In the midst of the war, Putin complies with protocol in the Chinese president's visit to Russia

Xi Jinping's stay will last until Tuesday, where they will hold official talks with other senior officials from both countries

Chinese president visits Putin in Russia as the countries increase cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow Monday for a three-day state visit to Russia. Relations between the two countries have grown closer over the past year as China's imports of Russian oil have increased and both countries seek to undercut the U.S. on the world stage. Sasha Gabuev of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace discussed the visit with Nick Schifrin.

Chinese President visits Putin in Russia

Vladimir Putin has described the Chinese President as his "dear friend" as he welcomed Xi Jinping to the Kremlin - at the start of a two day visit. President Xi praised his Russian counterpart's "strong leadership" and claimed the two countries shared some similar goals.