Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that the Russian side is ready to hold high-level negotiations with the Ukrainian side.
Putin made the remarks during a phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Xi says China supports Russia in solving issue through negotiation with Ukraine
Chinese President Xi Jinping said that the Chinese side supports the Russian side in solving the issue through negotiation with the Ukrainian side.
Xi made the remarks in a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.
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Chinese, Russian presidents exchange views on Ukrainian situation
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, mainly exchanged views on the current Ukrainian situation during their phone conversation on Friday.