Xi, Putin Hail "No Limits" China-Russia Ties Ahead of Ukraine War Anniversary

• Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video call to discuss bilateral ties ahead of the Ukraine war's fourth anniversary.
• Putin described the Moscow-Beijing relationship as a crucial stabilizing factor amid increasing global turbulence.
• Xi called for a "grand plan" to advance bilateral relations, noting they are moving in the right direction.
• China has become an economic lifeline for Russia, boosting trade as Western nations impose sanctions.
• The two leaders last met in Beijing in September, where Xi affirmed their ties had "withstood international turbulence".