Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a welcoming ceremony before their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, May 8, 2025. Sputnik/Mikhail Metzel/Pool via REUTERS Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab MOSCOW, May 8 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a statement on Thursday to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between their two countries. Speaking in the Kremlin after talks with Xi, Putin said Russia-China relations were self-sustaining and that the two countries would continue to increase the share of their national currencies used in mutual settlements.

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