Putin welcomes China’s plan to settle ‘acute crisis’
In remarks at the Kremlin, Putin told Xi he welcomed Beijing’s proposal to end the “acute crisis” in Ukraine and that he viewed the plan with respect.
The Russian leader told his Chinese counterpart:
You know that we are always ready for negotiating, and we will discuss all those questions including your suggestions.
He also said that Russia was “slightly envious” of China’s rapid development in recent decades.