Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled openness to peace negotiations to resolve the Ukraine crisis, praising China's diplomatic efforts during a key state visit. In an exclusive interview with Xinhua ahead of his trip, Putin highlighted China's 'sincere desire' to stabilize global tensions through dialogue.
China's Peace Blueprint
Putin specifically endorsed China's 12-point proposal for a political settlement, released in 2023, calling it a roadmap to move beyond 'Cold War mentality.' He also aligned Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent four principles for peace with Russia’s stance: 'Negotiations must respect all countries’ interests—including ours.'
Trade & Tech Ties Soar
- Russia-China trade has doubled in 5 years, with 90% of deals in rubles/yuan
- New energy projects & AI collaborations in the works
- 730,000+ Russian tourists visited China in 2023
Cultural Exchange Boom
With 2024-25 declared Russia-China Years of Culture, Putin revealed:
- 90K Russian students now learning Chinese
- Martial arts (Wushu!) and philosophy bridging gaps
- 'My family loves Chinese traditions,' Putin shared
The leaders aim to deepen ties while navigating one of the world’s most watched geopolitical chess matches.
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