SHENYANG, China -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed joint statements on strengthening Sino-Russian relations on Tuesday, the second day of Xi's visit to Russia.
The two leaders opposed sanctions against Russia led by the United States and Europe in one of the statements, which indicated China's understanding for Russia's position on Ukraine. They did not mention military assistance from China to Russia.
Xi and Putin signed two joint statements on comprehensive partnership and economic cooperation after their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Tuesday. They then held a joint press conference.
