Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the growing relationship between Russia and China as a “stabilising” force in global affairs ahead of his upcoming talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The visit marks another high-level engagement between the two leaders amid shifting global geopolitical dynamics.
Ahead of his two-day visit to China, Putin said Moscow and Beijing are not seeking to align against any specific country.
Instead, he said both nations are working together for “peace and universal prosperity,” emphasising cooperation within global institutions such as the United Nations, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
Focus on sovereignty
Putin stated that Russia and China support each other on key issues such as protecting sovereignty and national unity.
He added that bilateral ties have reached an “unprecedented level,” expanding across political, economic, defence, and cultural sectors.
The Russian leader also stressed that both countries are working to deepen cooperation for broader global development.
Key summit comes amid global tensions
The meeting between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will be their second face-to-face engagement in less than a year.
It comes at a time when Russia remains under Western pressure following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, while China continues to navigate strategic competition with the United States.
Putin and Xi have significantly increased cooperation in recent years, with bilateral trade reportedly rising sharply between 2020 and 2024.
Observers say both countries are using their partnership to strengthen economic resilience and expand influence in global affairs.
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