Putin expressed China’s “alarm” about Ukraine in his first face-to-face meeting with President Xi Jinping since the Russian incursion.Information Guide Nigeria
Speaking in Uzbekistan, Mr. Putin also praised China for taking a “balanced stance” and predicted that US “attempts to create a unipolar world” would fail.
According to Mr. Xi, as “big countries,” China is ready to collaborate with Russia.
Though China has increased trade and other links with Moscow since the invasion began, it has not condoned Moscow’s action.
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The two leaders’ meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Samarkand comes at a crucial point in the Ukraine war, as Russian troops lose ground in parts of the country.
“We highly value the balanced position of our Chinese friends when it comes to the Ukraine crisis,” Mr Putin told Mr Xi, on only his second foray abroad since February’s invasion.
Revealing that China had “questions and concern” about the situation in Ukraine, he said he understood.JAMB Result
“During today’s meeting, we will of course explain our position,” Mr Putin said.
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