Xi Jinping Welcomes ‘Old Friend’ Putin in Beijing, Putin Praises China-Russia Relations at ‘Unprecedented’ Level

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed ‘old friend’ Russian President Putin in Beijing, with Putin stating that the two countries’ relationship is at an ‘unprecedented level.’ The two leaders held a series of meetings in Beijing, seen as a signal of resistance and strength against Western powers. Against the backdrop of the Ukraine conflict and President Trump’s tariff increases, these two allies sharply differ from the U.S.