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China and Russia Strengthen Security Ties Amid Ukraine Talks

1/28/2026

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Dong Jun, China's Defence Minister, called for coordination with Russia in a video call with Andrey Belousov, signaling intensified cooperation on security.
The call followed Russia and Ukraine discussing a US-brokered peace plan.
President Xi Jinping met Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and reaffirmed China's commitment to the UN-based world order amid concerns about President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'.
China remains neutral on Ukraine but faces accusations of backing Russia.

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Dong Jun, China's Defence Minister, called for coordination with Russia in a video call with Andrey Belousov, signaling intensified cooperation on security.
The call followed Russia and Ukraine discussing a US-brokered peace plan.
President Xi Jinping met Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and reaffirmed China's commitment to the UN-based world order amid concerns about President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'.
China remains neutral on Ukraine but faces accusations of backing Russia.