China's Xi hails Russia's 'positive efforts to defuse Ukraine crisis'
Beijing (AFP) Feb 24, 2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday hailed Moscow's "positive efforts to defuse" the Ukraine crisis in a call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, state media said. Xinhua news agency reported Xi as saying "China is happy to see Russia and relevant parties make positive efforts to defuse" the crisis in Ukraine. Moscow and Beijing have strengthened military and trade ties since

