Russian President Vladimir Putin, before arriving in China on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, released a video message emphasizing that the two giants are fully prepared to support one another on all issues, particularly in safeguarding their national unity and territorial sovereignty.

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Russia and China Unite to Protect Sovereignty and Peace

According to a report by the Reuters news agency, Putin expressed great enthusiasm and pride regarding this bilateral relationship, noting that the friendship between Russia and China has reached an unprecedented peak, driven by deep mutual trust and profound understanding.

This warm message was delivered in preparation for a crucial summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday. The Russian leader made it clear that both nations will continue to cooperate closely based on the principles of equality and mutual benefit. Most importantly, they will consistently stand behind each other to protect their core national interests—encompassing both territorial defense and national unification—though he did not provide specific details on their next joint projects.

Beyond general cooperation, Putin also revealed that Russia and China are currently actively expanding their ties across economic, political, and defense sectors. He characterized the strong alliance and close strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing as a vital shield helping to maintain stability and political balance on the international stage.

Nevertheless, to avoid any external misunderstandings, the Russian leader explicitly clarified that the close embrace between Russia and China is not intended to oppose or create enemies with any other country. On the contrary, this unity is driven by a single purpose: the cause of peace and bringing shared progress and prosperity to all of humanity.