China has pledged a 'no limits' relationship with Russia, but a China expert suggested that continued failures in Ukraine may force Beijing to reassess priorities.
Footage of a Chinese pilot flies a jet just 10-feet away from a U.S. Airforce RC-135 plane on Dec. 21.
Russia and China have committed to strengthening ties between the two countries despite Moscow’s failure to quickly andRussian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met via public video conference Friday to discuss the bilateral relationship that has blossomed this year, with no direct mention of Ukraine in their remarks. The meeting focused on the progress both nations have made despite"geopolitical tensions" and a"difficult international situation.
Putin specifically highlighted a desire to increase the military collaboration between the two countries, saying that it had a"special place" in the relationship. China and Russiathis week, including procedures and plans for how to capture enemy vessels. Xi tried to raise concerns over Ukraine, which he referred to as a"crisis," marking a departure from previous remarks that referred to the invasion as a"situation." "Xi Jinping emphasized that China has noted that Russia has never refused to resolve the conflict through diplomatic negotiations, for which it expresses its appreciation," CCTV reported.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping via a video conference at the Kremlin in Moscow Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.
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