Putin and Xi Meet to Show Solidarity As Crisis Over Ukraine Continues

Putin and Xi , Meet to Show Solidarity , As Crisis Over Ukraine Continues.
On February 4, Russian President Vladimir Putin
met with China's Xi Jinping in a show
of solidarity amid a crisis over Ukraine. .
On February 4, Russian President Vladimir Putin
met with China's Xi Jinping in a show
of solidarity amid a crisis over Ukraine. .
'The Washington Post' reports that both leaders
expressed opposition to NATO expansion while avoiding
directly mentioning the current conflict by name. .
'The Washington Post' reports that both leaders
expressed opposition to NATO expansion while avoiding
directly mentioning the current conflict by name. .
According to a summary
of the meeting by state news
agency Xinhua, Xi said
that China and Russia , "firmly support each other
in safeguarding their
core interests.".
According to a summary
of the meeting by state news
agency Xinhua, Xi said
that China and Russia , "firmly support each other
in safeguarding their
core interests.".
'The Washington Post' reports that Putin
announced a plan to build a new pipeline
in order to supply China with more gas.
'The Washington Post' reports that Putin
announced a plan to build a new pipeline
in order to supply China with more gas.
Hours before the high-profile meeting,
the United States reportedly issued a warning
to China against helping Russia dodge sanctions. .
Hours before the high-profile meeting,
the United States reportedly issued a warning
to China against helping Russia dodge sanctions. .
According to 'The Washington Post,' Western officials have
said those sanctions might include penalties on Russian
financial institutions or curbs on technology exports. .
They could also include
personal sanctions leveled against
Kremlin leaders and their associates. .
They could also include
personal sanctions leveled against
Kremlin leaders and their associates. .
Analysts have expressed fear that China's
support could embolden Russia, which has amassed
more than 100,000 troops near Ukraine's borders. .
Analysts have expressed fear that China's
support could embolden Russia, which has amassed
more than 100,000 troops near Ukraine's borders. .
The 'Washington Post' reports that in 2008, the last time
China hosted the Olympics, Russia invaded Georgia
while Putin attended that event's Opening Ceremony. .
The 'Washington Post' reports that in 2008, the last time
China hosted the Olympics, Russia invaded Georgia
while Putin attended that event's Opening Ceremony. .
Efforts to resolve the standoff diplomatically
have been stalled as both sides have
refused to compromise on key issues. .
Efforts to resolve the standoff diplomatically
have been stalled as both sides have
refused to compromise on key issues.