Bangladesh, Feb. 25 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping recently reaffirmed their strategic partnership during a phone call, with Beijing expressing support for Moscows renewed dialogue with Washington aimed at resolving the Ukraine crisis. According to the Kremlin, the conversation underscored the growing importance of the Russian-Chinese foreign policy tandem as a stabilizing factor in global affairs, signaling a shift in the geopolitical landscape that could have significant implications for the future of the Ukraine conflict.

The phone call, described as “warm and friendly” by both sides, was requested by Moscow, reflecting Russias desire to consolidate its alliance with China as it naviga...