China, Russia Pledge Strategic Partnership in High-Level Talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a strategic video conference today, underscoring plans to deepen bilateral cooperation amid shifting global geopolitical dynamics.

In their first official conversation of the year, the two leaders reaffirmed the strength of China–Russia relations and discussed plans for a “comprehensive strategic partnership” including economic, security and diplomatic coordination.

Officials said both sides agreed to explore a long-term framework to sustain cooperation, particularly in the fields of trade, technology exchange, and global stability initiatives.

The talks took place as international attention focuses on potential changes to major arms treaties and evolving global power balances.