Monday, July 6, 2026

Xi asks Russia to defend interests of developing countries

Mr Xi said this during his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

• May 8, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping [Credit: Reuters]

On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China is ready to work with Russia to safeguard the authority and status of the United Nations, and resolutely defend the rights and interests of the two nations.

He also urged them to defend those of developing countries in the face of unilateralism and bullying.

Mr Xi said the Chinese side would work with Russia to shoulder the special responsibility as two major countries of the world and permanent members of the UN Security Council.

He said this during his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

He urged the two countries to jointly promote the correct historical perspective on World War II, an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalisation.

Mr Xi arrived in Moscow on Wednesday to pay a state visit to Russia and attend the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War.

(Xinhua/NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

NationWide

Tinubu inherited bad roads, tackling infrastructure deficit headlong, says senator 

The senator said that the administration had been reconstructing existing roads.

States

Police nab eight Gombe suspects over alleged robbery, internet fraud

Mr Abdullahi urged them to report suspicious activities to the security agencies.

NationWide

Non-implementation of master plan responsible for Coastal road flooding: Umahi

Mr Umahi thanked the contractor handling the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, Hitech Construction Company Ltd. for efficiency.

D'Tigers

NationWide

D’Tigers beat Rwanda 106-62 in World Cup Qualifier

Mr Okoye said, “Going home 3-0 feels amazing, but the job is not done. Representing Nigeria means the world to me, and every opportunity to wear this jersey is a blessing.”

President Bola Tinubu

NationWide

Lagos deputy governor, APC state chairmen hail Tinubu’s visionary leadership

Mr Hamzat described Mr Tinubu as an inclusive leader who encouraged innovation and welcomed superior ideas irrespective of their source.

NationWide

2027: Pray for Nigeria, vote credible leaders, ex-Niger CAN chairman urges voters 

Mr Echioda urged eligible Nigerians to participate actively by voting for competent, God-fearing, and credible candidates with proven records of service.