China's Xi meets Russian Security Chief in Beijing

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.

During the meeting, Shoigu expressed appreciation for China's efforts to promote a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Russian media said he told Xi that their bilateral ties are a model for relations between two world powers. China's foreign ministry said Xi underscored the need to "continuously deepen" strategic and practical cooperation.