Putin and Xi Jinping Agree to Expand Bilateral Cooperation in Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing and agreed to expand bilateral cooperation, signaling coordination in international forums like BRICS. Putin described the talks as fruitful, emphasizing a common goal for the prosperity of both nations. Xi Jinping stated that the Russia-China relationship has entered a new phase of development, with a strengthening foundation of mutual trust.