Putin and Xi Jinping agree to expand cooperation in view of the complicated situation in the global economy - RIA

Agreements have been reached in the energy, financial, industrial, and transport sectors. Adjustments were made for further actions in accordance with the new Western sanctions.

Putin outlined assessments on the situation in Ukraine, while Xi Jinping noted the legitimacy of Russian actions to protect indigenous national interests in the face of challenges to its security created by outside forces, the Kremlin said.