China and Russia on Tuesday hailed a "new era" in their relationship. Putting on a united front against the West, the allies expressed "great concern" over the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) growing presence in Asia and accused the United States of 'undermining' global security.

'Dear friends' Putin and Xi unify against the West, express concern over NATO presence in Asia

Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is currently on a visit to Russia, has invited his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to visit China this year. The invitation was extended ahead of a second round of talks between the two leaders in Moscow, Russian news agencies reported.

Chinese President Xi Jinping invites Putin to visit Beijing this year

A Wall Street Journal report says that Chinese President Xi Jinping will be visiting Moscow for a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The publication said that through the meeting, China was aiming to to play a more active role in ending the year-old war.

Xi Jinping expected to meet Putin in Moscow later this year: Report

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'Dear friends' Putin and Xi unify against the West, express concern over NATO presence in Asia

Chinese President Xi Jinping invites Putin to visit Beijing this year

Xi Jinping expected to meet Putin in Moscow later this year: Report