Russia-China ties ‘stabilising’ force in world, Putin says before Xi talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed Moscow and Beijing’s deepening ties as a “stabilising” force on the world stage ahead of talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. In an address ahead of a two-day visit to China that begins on Tuesday, Putin said Moscow and Beijing did not wish to align against any other country but to work together for “peace and universal prosperity.” Recommended Stories list of 4 items end of list “It is in this spirit that Moscow and Beijing coordinate efforts to …