In their call, Putin and Xi strongly condemned Israel’s actions, calling them a breach of the UN Charter and other norms of international law, according to the Kremlin. (The elephant in the room ...

Putin is pitching himself as a mediator between the warring sides. Russia is close to Iran, having boosted military ties amid its offensive on Ukraine, but also strives for good relations with Israel.

US President Donald Trump rated high statements made by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a conversation with reporters on Friday concerning the relations between Moscow and Washington.

Though Xi did also emphasize the importance of a ceasefire—and singled out Israel for starting the conflict—the Chinese leader’s remarks seem to indicate a tacit acceptance of the war.

Russia’s spy hunters are increasingly worried about China’s espionage, even as the two countries grow closer.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping both condemned Israel on Thursday over its strikes on Iran and agreed that de-escalation was needed, the Kremlin said after the ...

“Putin will be celebrating this because he did his own preemptive war in Ukraine and now it’s like, well, this is just what great powers do. Maybe Xi Jinping is going to think the same.

Only Putin or Xi could put an end to Iran-Israel conflict — Maduro Venezuelan President added that Iran has the right to self-defense and may close the Strait of Hormuz, if necessary CARACAS ...

China and Russia positioning themselves as voices of reason, calling for de-escalation of a conflict the United States is contemplating on entering — these are the optics Xi Jinping and Vladimir ...