Putin and Xi Hold Phone Conversation

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone conversation, with Putin initiating the call, Orda reports, citing The South China Morning Post.

The specific topics of discussion are unknown.

RIA Novosti claims the Chinese leader expressed support for "efforts made by Russia and other interested parties to resolve the Ukrainian crisis." 

Xi Jinping reportedly emphasized that relations between Russia and China "are not directed against any third party and are not subject to external influence."