China's President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin hailed their countries' "stabilising" economic, political and security alliance in the face of "turbulent" times globally, as they spoke via video call on Wednesday.
Moscow and Beijing have sought to present a united front against the West, with ties deepening since Russia's 2022 Ukraine offensive.
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