At their first meeting since the beginning of the Russian military operation on the territory of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the position of his Chinese counterpart on this case. “We appreciate Beijing’s measured stance on the crisis in Ukraine,” Putin said at their bilateral summit in the ancient city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan.
He also sharply condemned Washington’s policy towards Taiwan, emphasizing Moscow’s support for a united China. He condemned US attempts to create a unipolar world. In addition, he explained that this meeting is a new step in strengthening the bilateral partnership between the two countries. For his part, the Chinese President confirmed that he welcomes joint cooperation with Russia and joint work as a “great power.”
