Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Xi Tells Putin That China Will Keep Backing Russia On ‘Sovereignty, Security'

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, during a joint news conference following a meeting. © Michael Klimentyev © Sputnik 

CNN: China will support Russia on security, Xi tells Putin in birthday call 

Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping reiterated his support for Moscow on “sovereignty and security” matters in a call with counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, upholding his backing for the countries’ partnership despite the global backlash against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 

Speaking on his 69th birthday, Xi also pledged to deepen strategic coordination between the two countries, according to China’s Foreign Ministry. 

A separate readout from the Kremlin said the two leaders stressed their countries’ relations were “were at an all-time high” and reaffirmed their commitment to “consistently deepen the comprehensive partnership.”  

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WNU Editor: It is Chinese President Xi's birthday today. 

Xi Tells Putin That China Will Keep Backing Russia On ‘Sovereignty, Security'  

Xi Tells Putin China Will Keep Backing Russia on ‘Sovereignty, Security' -- Moscow Times/AFP  

China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin Pledge 'Mutual Support' -- Newsweek  

China's Xi reasserts support for Russia on security issues -- AP  

Xi in Call With Putin Reaffirms Support for Russian Security -- Bloomberg  

China pledges support for Russia -- RT  

Chinese president supports 'legitimacy' of Putin's action to protect Russia during 'warm and friendly' phone call -- SKY News  

China and Russia agree to boost ties in energy and finance during Xi-Putin call -- ABC News Australia  

Xi tells Putin all parties should ‘promote a solution’ to the Ukraine crisis -- SCMP  

Xi Jinping tells Putin he is ready to help settle Ukrainian crisis — TV -- TASS

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