Xi and Putin Denounce US 'Interference' in Strategic Coordination Call

The leaders reaffirm their 'no limits' partnership and discuss bolstering trade and strategic ties amid tensions with the West.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin denounced US interference in their countries' affairs during a recent phone call, according to the Kremlin.
The leaders discussed strengthening their strategic coordination and opposing foreign interference, amidst growing tensions with the West.
Trade between China and Russia has surged, hitting $240.1 billion in 2023, a 26 percent annual increase.
Xi and Putin reiterated their commitment to a 'no limits' partnership, initially declared before Russia's military assault on Ukraine.
The conversation also covered topics such as the situation in Ukraine, the Middle East, and support for the 'one China' policy regarding Taiwan.