Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin discuss Ukraine war ahead of expected US-Russia summit
expected summit between Putin and US President Donald Trump.
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Putin briefed Xi on the recent communication between Russia and the United States and said Russia was ready to keep close communication with China, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
Xi said China welcomed continued contact between Russia and the US to improve their relations and to push towards a political solution to the Ukraine crisis.
Xi said complicated issues did not have a simple solution. He added that China would continue its long-standing position of supporting talks to resolve regional conflicts.
The state broadcaster also quoted Putin as reaffirming that the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination between
China and Russia 'would not change under any circumstances'.
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Trump threatens Russia with 100% 'secondary' tariffs if no deal on Ukraine ceasefire
Trump threatens Russia with 100% 'secondary' tariffs if no deal on Ukraine ceasefire
The Kremlin said on Thursday that Putin and Trump had agreed to meet in the 'coming days' to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
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