Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Xi, Putin Discuss US Ties; Trump Seeks Ukraine War End
China's leader, Xi Jinping, spoke with Russia's Putin on the phone.
China wants the US and Russia to keep talking to end the war in Ukraine.
The Kremlin says Trump and Putin might meet soon to talk peace.
Trump has shown he wants to end the war, but he's also threatened tariffs on countries buying Russian oil.
China says its deals with Russia are fair and will ensure energy security.
Xi Jinping spoke with Vladimir Putin via phone at Putin's request.
Xi expressed China's support for US-Russia dialogue to resolve the Ukraine crisis.
Trump is expected to meet Putin soon, as reported by the Kremlin.
Trump has shown interest in a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine war.
China stated its energy cooperation with Russia is 'just and legitimate'.
- Who
- Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump.
- What
- Phone call between Xi and Putin; Potential Trump-Putin meeting.
- When
- Friday (phone call), in the coming days (potential meeting)
- Where
- Not explicitly stated, potential meeting may occur outside of the involved nations.
- Why
- To discuss the Ukraine crisis and US-Russia relations.
China's Perspective
US Perspective
Economic Policies
China's Perspective
Supports dialogue and diplomacy
US Perspective
Trump threatens tariffs on those buying Russian oil.
- Call Participants
- Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin
- Meeting Participants
- Trump and Putin (potential)
- Topics Discussed
- US-Russia relations, Ukraine crisis
- China's Stance
- Supports peace talks and a diplomatic solution
- Recent Calls
- Second call in less than two months
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