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Xi and Putin Pledge 'Friends of Steel' Partnership During Moscow Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin deepen their alliance with commitments to expanded cooperation and calls for Ukraine peace talks, countering U.S. influence.

CORRECTS DATE - Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping shake hands during a welcoming ceremony before their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, May 8, 2025, ahead of celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany during the World War II. (Sergey Bobylev/Photo host agency RIA Novosti via AP)
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Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in Moscow today (Photo: Alexei Danichev/RIA Novosti/Getty)

Overview

  • Chinese President Xi Jinping met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow during WWII Victory Day commemorations, affirming a strengthened Sino-Russian partnership.
  • The leaders pledged to elevate their 'no limits' strategic partnership, first signed in 2022, by expanding economic, military, and diplomatic cooperation.
  • Xi criticized 'unilateralism and hegemonic bullying,' signaling opposition to U.S. policies, while calling for renewed peace negotiations to resolve the Ukraine conflict.
  • Putin highlighted the historical significance of WWII, framing the Ukraine war as a continuation of the fight against 'modern-day Nazis,' a narrative rejected by Kyiv and its allies.
  • China’s trade and investment remain critical to Russia, providing an economic lifeline as Western sanctions persist, with further agreements expected during Xi’s visit.