Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi for talks in Saint Petersburg.

Wang is on a four-day visit to Russia, the latest of a series of high-level contacts between Moscow and Beijing.

Since the start of its offensive in Ukraine, Moscow has been increasingly isolated and has sought to deepen ties with China.

While offering Moscow a vital diplomatic and financial lifeline, Beijing has maintained a neutral position in the Ukraine conflict.