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The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
China says ready to 'expand practical cooperation' with Russian army
China said on Thursday (May 15, 2025) it was ready to "expand practical cooperation" with the Russian army, after President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Moscow for a lavish World War II Victory Day parade. The two countries have drawn closer in recent years, including since Moscow launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Mr. Xi's trip to Russia last week drew ire from Kyiv's allies, who have accused Beijing of giving Moscow economic and political cover to wage a war of aggression. Beijing says it is a neutral party to the conflict and has made indefatigable efforts for peace. On Thursday, in response to a question linked to Mr. Xi's visit, asking how China would promote military-to-military ties with Russia, the defence ministry said the relationship was "operating at a high level". "The Chinese military stands ready to work with the Russian side to further deepen strategic mutual trust, step up strategic communication, and expand practical cooperation," Defence Ministry spokesman Jiang Bin said in a response posted to social media platform WeChat. The moves would "enrich the content of China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era", Jiang said. He added that they would also "contribute to maintaining and strengthening global strategic stability". After a lengthy meeting with President Vladimir Putin on his trip, Mr. Xi said China's ties with Russia brought "positive energy" to a turbulent world. He added that both nations stood firm against "hegemonic bullying" — an apparent swipe at the United States. Mr. Putin, for his part, told reporters he and Xi had held "traditionally warm, friendly" talks and addressed the Chinese leader as his "dear friend".
New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
China says ready to 'expand practical cooperation' with Russian army
BEIJINGChina said Thursday it was ready to "expand practical cooperation" with the Russian army, after President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Moscow for a lavish World War II Victory Day parade. The two countries have drawn closer in recent years, including since Moscow launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Xi's trip to Russia last week drew ire from Kyiv's allies, who have accused Beijing of giving Moscow economic and political cover to wage a war of aggression. Beijing says it is a neutral party to the conflict and has made indefatigable efforts for peace. On Thursday, in response to a question linked to Xi's visit asking how China would promote military-to-military ties with Russia, the defence ministry said the relationship was "operating at a high level." "The Chinese military stands ready to work with the Russian side to further deepen strategic mutual trust, step up strategic communication, and expand practical cooperation," defence ministry spokesman Jiang Bin said in a response posted to social media platform WeChat. The moves would "enrich the content of China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era", Jiang said. He added that they would also "contribute to maintaining and strengthening global strategic stability." After a lengthy meeting with President Vladimir Putin on his trip, Xi said China's ties with Russia brought "positive energy" to a turbulent world. He added that both nations stood firm against "hegemonic bullying" -- an apparent swipe at the United States. Putin, for his part, told reporters he and Xi had held "traditionally warm, friendly" talks and addressed the Chinese leader as his "dear friend."
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
China says ready to 'expand practical cooperation' with Russian army
China said Thursday it was ready to "expand practical cooperation" with the Russian army, after President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Moscow for a lavish World War II Victory Day parade . The two countries have drawn closer in recent years, including since Moscow launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Xi's trip to Russia last week drew ire from Kyiv's allies, who have accused Beijing of giving Moscow economic and political cover to wage a war of aggression. Beijing says it is a neutral party to the conflict and has made indefatigable efforts for peace. On Thursday, in response to a question linked to Xi's visit asking how China would promote military-to-military ties with Russia, the defence ministry said the relationship was "operating at a high level". Live Events "The Chinese military stands ready to work with the Russian side to further deepen strategic mutual trust, step up strategic communication, and expand practical cooperation," defence ministry spokesman Jiang Bin said in a response posted to social media platform WeChat. The moves would "enrich the content of China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era", Jiang said. He added that they would also "contribute to maintaining and strengthening global strategic stability ". After a lengthy meeting with President Vladimir Putin on his trip, Xi said China's ties with Russia brought "positive energy" to a turbulent world. He added that both nations stood firm against "hegemonic bullying" -- an apparent swipe at the United States. Putin, for his part, told reporters he and Xi had held "traditionally warm, friendly" talks and addressed the Chinese leader as his "dear friend".
Middle East
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// Sisi back home after attending Russia's World War II Victory Day parade
CAIRO, May 10 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi returned home from Moscow after a visit to Russia where he attended a World War II Victory Day parade hosted by President Vladimir Putin, according to presidential spokesman Mohamed El Shennawy. More than 20 foreign dignitaries attended this year's Russian annual parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. President Sisi had begun his visit to Russia on Thursday at an invitation from Putin to attend the commemorations. (MENA) R E E/
Irish Independent
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Vladimir Putin stages ‘belligerent' show of force in Moscow Victory Day parade
China's Xi Jinping was among 27 foreign leaders joining the Russian president to commemorate the end of World War II and the 27 million Soviet casualties Vladimir Putin presided over a massive show of tanks, missiles and troops in Moscow yesterday in a 'belligerent' show of force alongside Chinese president Xi Jinping, to bolster Russia's global image as the Ukraine war grinds on. Putin was joined by 27 foreign leaders, who witnessed more than 11,000 troops on display in Red Square, in Russia's World War II Victory Day parade that involved soldiers from 13 other countries, and included 200 tanks among the presentation of military power.
