Russia’s Putin holds video call with China’s Xi
On February 4, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a video call to discuss strengthening cooperation amid global instability. The leaders aimed to enhance strategic stability and manage relations with the United States.
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- Feb 4
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Open questions and key claims
Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed his country’s growing economic cooperation with China.
Putin said the two countries were conducting an active dialogue in peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Xi said that he and Putin would discuss a new “grandiose plan for the development of bilateral ties”.
Xi told Putin that China-Russia ties are on the “right trajectory”.
Xi said China and Russia need a “grand plan” to develop ties.
Xi called for the countries to work out a “grand plan” to further bilateral relations.
British and Canadian prime ministers visited Beijing last month.
Putin and Xi held a video call to discuss cooperation and strategic stability.
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