Are Xi and Putin best friends?

21 May, 2026, 05:00 pm

Last modified: 21 May, 2026, 05:19 pm

Are Xi and Putin best friends?

21 May, 2026, 05:00 pm

Last modified: 21 May, 2026, 05:19 pm

Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is not usually known for publicly expressing his emotions or personal life, has directly described Vladimir Putin as his "best and closest friend." Their relationship has never been limited to formal summits or dull diplomatic frames.

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