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December 15, 2021

Presidents Putin and Xi Meet Amid Mounting Tensions with U.S.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met
via video call today as part of a virtual summit. Putin hailed the
cooperation between the two nations, citing mutual principles of "not
interfering in [each other's] internal affairs and respect for each
other's interests." The talks come as both China and Russia are facing
heightened tensions with the U.S. and other Western powers. Putin also
said he plans to meet with his Chinese counterpart during the upcoming
Beijing Winter Olympics. The U.S. and other governments have announced a
diplomatic boycott of the games.