Putin and Xi Share Rare Hugs, Solidifying Strategic Alliance

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Amid the backdrop of Western sanctions following Russia's Ukraine invasion, the Russo-Chinese relationship takes center stage as President Vladimir Putin and counterpart Xi Jinping convene in Beijing. Russia, facing economic pressures, turns increasingly towards its flourishing trade ties with China, challenging U.S. dominance across various fronts.

While President Xi typically refrains from overt displays of warmth, he breaks from convention by warmly embracing Putin during their meeting in the Zhongnanhai leadership compound. This rare moment of camaraderie, captured on state broadcaster CCTV, resonates widely on social media, symbolizing the deepening bond between the two nations.

The leaders engage in an informal tea and dinner event, considered the cornerstone of Putin's two-day visit to China. Following this, Putin proceeds to Harbin, a city with significant Russian influence, where he is scheduled to spend the next day before returning to Moscow.

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Earlier, Putin and Xi solidified their partnership by signing a comprehensive statement reaffirming their shared opposition to the U.S.-led global order. Their commitment extends across diverse domains, including space exploration, nuclear technology, finance, and manufacturing.

President Xi underscores the significance of the China-Russia relationship, emphasizing the need for mutual nurturing and preservation. Putin echoes this sentiment, characterizing their discussions as "warm and comradely."

Despite these displays of amity, the embrace between Putin and Xi falls short of the "socialist fraternal kiss" emblematic of Cold War-era leaders like the Soviet Union's Leonid Brezhnev. Nevertheless, their visible camaraderie signals a strengthening partnership poised to reshape the geopolitical landscape.

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