Andrei Belousov

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China calls for closer defence ties with Russia in ministers’ talks

China’s defence minister Dong Jun has called for closer military cooperation with Russia during talks with his Russian counterpart held by video conference on Tuesday. Dong said China is ready to work with Russia to put into action the key agreements made by the leaders of both countries. He stressed the need to strengthen strategic coordination between their militaries and to improve their ability to handle shared risks and security challenges. According to Chinese state news agency Xinhua, Dong also urged both sides to deepen practical cooperation and improve their channels of communication. He said this would help both countries respond more effectively to regional and global security issues. The renewed call for tighter defence ties comes as China and Russia continue to present themselves as key strategic partners, especially in balancing pressure from Western countries. Analysts say their growing […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 27, 2026