“I have agreed with Chinese President Xi Jinping to expand cooperation in the fields of energy, finance and industry in connection with Western sanctions,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said, according to Russian RIA Novosti during a telephone conversation with the Chinese president.

Earlier, Chinese state television reported: “The Chinese President assured Putin of Beijing’s support for Russia’s sovereignty and security.”

“All parties concerned must take a responsible stand and thus contribute to the proper resolution of the crisis in Ukraine,” the Chinese leader said, according to the Russian news agency TASS, citing state television, adding that China is ready to continue the game. its constructive role. Xi also said that Beijing takes an independent position on the Ukrainian issue, “taking into account the facts and historical facts.” “We actively contribute to maintaining world peace. In the same way, we contribute to maintaining a stable economic order in the world,” he stressed.