Russian and Chinese Leaders Engage in Ongoing Dialogue as Putin-An Xi Meeting Is Prepared
The press secretary for the President of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Peskov, outlined at a briefing that preparations are underway for a forthcoming meeting between Russia and China, led by Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. He emphasized that the two nations continue a robust, high‑level conversation and that the Kremlin will share details about the date and format as plans become clearer.
In his remarks, the spokesperson highlighted the strength of the relationship, noting that Moscow and Beijing maintain an enhanced strategic partnership. This partnership is defined by regular exchanges between the highest leaders of the two states and a shared approach to major regional and global issues.
On February 22, plans call for Putin to host in Moscow the head of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the CCP Central Committee, who also serves as a member of the CCP Politburo. The official confirmed by name was Wang Yi. The discussions at that gathering are expected to focus on foreign policy measures and regional considerations, according to Peskov.
Earlier, the Chinese diplomat had met with the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation in Moscow, Nikolai Patrushev, as part of ongoing consultations. The two nations described their relationship as solid and capable of weathering tensions, with Wang Yi subsequently meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to continue dialogue.
During the subsequent encounter with Wang Yi, Lavrov asserted that the Russia–China relationship is progressing with significant momentum, even amid global volatility. This sentiment echoed the broader assessment from Russian officials that bilateral ties remain resilient and capable of adapting to changing circumstances, a view reinforced by subsequent diplomatic exchanges between the two capitals.
As Moscow and Beijing navigate a rapidly shifting international landscape, both sides stress the importance of steady coordination and the preservation of a stable合作 framework that supports shared interests and regional stability. The upcoming discussions are anticipated to address strategic coordination, security considerations, and economic cooperation, reflecting a continued commitment to strengthening ties across multiple domains. (Source: official Kremlin briefings and statements from involved ministries and agencies, with independent reporting from international media as cited.)