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Xi Jinping Urges De-Escalation in Ukraine, Calls for Closer Coordination with Russia in Beijing

Dec 12, 2024, 11:32 AM

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, in Beijing to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and the need for de-escalation. Xi emphasized China's commitment to maintaining its stance on the conflict, promoting swift de-escalation, and avoiding actions that could escalate the situation further. Both leaders expressed a desire to deepen mutual trust and strategic coordination between China and Russia, with Xi advocating for more coordination to steer global governance in the right direction. Medvedev, who brought a personal message from Russian President Vladimir Putin, highlighted the unprecedented high level of partnership between the two nations and their intent to continue strategic cooperation. Medvedev was in Beijing as president of the United Russia party.