Bangladesh, May 9 -- On May 8, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping held a landmark meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, underscoring the rising global significance of China-Russia relations. Their joint appearance before the press emphasized four critical aspects of their partnership: steadfast friendship, mutual benefit, defense of international justice, and leadership in global governance. This meeting – the third high-level interaction between the two leaders this year – symbolizes not only the historical depth of the China-Russia relationship but also its evolving contemporary value in a rapidly changing world.

The two leaders signed a Joint Statement on Further Deepening the China-Russia Comprehen...