Kremlin discloses topics of conversation between Putin and Xi
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping engaged in an extensive conversation via videoconference on Tuesday. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in discussions on Tuesday covering the Ukraine conflict, Western sanctions, and Moscow’s potential outreach to the US in light of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, as reported by the Kremlin.
The exchange took place during their customary New Year video call, which lasted more than an hour and a half, as stated by Putin’s foreign-policy aide, Yuri Ushakov.
During the conversation, Putin reiterated Moscow’s willingness to negotiate with Washington to resolve the Ukraine conflict. “Moscow is ready to build relations on a mutually beneficial and respectful basis if Trump’s team really shows a counter interest in this,” Ushakov noted.
The newly-inaugurated US president has made repeated commitments to end hostilities between Moscow and Kiev within 24 hours of taking office.
On Sunday, CNN reported that Trump’s team was planning a phone call with Moscow that could take place shortly following the inauguration. Recent US media reports suggest that Trump's team is considering a peace plan for Ukraine that may include a ceasefire along existing front lines and an 800-mile demilitarized zone monitored by European troops.
Putin expressed his approval of Trump’s comments regarding his desire to mend ties with Russia and to prevent the proxy conflict over Ukraine from escalating into a global war.
Ushakov also informed reporters that Moscow has not yet received any communication from the White House concerning the scheduling of a call between the two nations’ leaders.
Xi shared details of his recent conversation with Trump, which occurred on January 17 and was unrelated to the inauguration.
Additionally, Moscow and Beijing addressed the ongoing increase in economic and trade cooperation between their countries, despite unprecedented Western sanctions.
“The heads of state stressed the need to further improve transport interconnectivity, modernize border infrastructure, checkpoints, and increase cargo traffic between our countries,” Ushakov observed, noting the cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
Lastly, Putin and Xi discussed collaborative energy initiatives, including the Far Eastern pipeline route, which they reported is advancing as planned. In February 2023, Moscow and Beijing signed an agreement for additional Russian gas deliveries from the shelf off Sakhalin Island to China, with supplies expected to commence in 2027.
Work is also progressing on other joint projects, such as the Power of Siberia 2 mega pipeline and the construction of power units at two Chinese nuclear power plants, Ushakov concluded.
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
The exchange took place during their customary New Year video call, which lasted more than an hour and a half, as stated by Putin’s foreign-policy aide, Yuri Ushakov.
During the conversation, Putin reiterated Moscow’s willingness to negotiate with Washington to resolve the Ukraine conflict. “Moscow is ready to build relations on a mutually beneficial and respectful basis if Trump’s team really shows a counter interest in this,” Ushakov noted.
The newly-inaugurated US president has made repeated commitments to end hostilities between Moscow and Kiev within 24 hours of taking office.
On Sunday, CNN reported that Trump’s team was planning a phone call with Moscow that could take place shortly following the inauguration. Recent US media reports suggest that Trump's team is considering a peace plan for Ukraine that may include a ceasefire along existing front lines and an 800-mile demilitarized zone monitored by European troops.
Putin expressed his approval of Trump’s comments regarding his desire to mend ties with Russia and to prevent the proxy conflict over Ukraine from escalating into a global war.
Ushakov also informed reporters that Moscow has not yet received any communication from the White House concerning the scheduling of a call between the two nations’ leaders.
Xi shared details of his recent conversation with Trump, which occurred on January 17 and was unrelated to the inauguration.
Additionally, Moscow and Beijing addressed the ongoing increase in economic and trade cooperation between their countries, despite unprecedented Western sanctions.
“The heads of state stressed the need to further improve transport interconnectivity, modernize border infrastructure, checkpoints, and increase cargo traffic between our countries,” Ushakov observed, noting the cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
Lastly, Putin and Xi discussed collaborative energy initiatives, including the Far Eastern pipeline route, which they reported is advancing as planned. In February 2023, Moscow and Beijing signed an agreement for additional Russian gas deliveries from the shelf off Sakhalin Island to China, with supplies expected to commence in 2027.
Work is also progressing on other joint projects, such as the Power of Siberia 2 mega pipeline and the construction of power units at two Chinese nuclear power plants, Ushakov concluded.
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
