China and Russia reaffirm close ties as Putin meets top diplomat

On eve of Ukraine invasion anniversary Russian leader says China relations 'proceeding as planned' Russia-Ukraine war - latest news updates China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, has met Vladimir Putin in Moscow, as China and Russia reaffirm their close bilateral relationship just days before the first anniversary of the start of the Ukraine war. In brief televised remarks Wang said China and Russia were ready to deepen their strategic cooperation. Earlier on Wednesday, Wang met Sergei Lavrov, Russia's ...