Putin hails ‘unending spring’ in Russia-China ties during call with Xi

The Russian president has praised the “exemplary” relations between the two nations

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised ties between China and Russia, saying the two nations enjoy an “unending spring” in their relationship during a video conference with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, on Wednesday.

The partnership between the two countries is supported by robust economic and energy ties. Putin noted that bilateral trade...