Putin-Xi meet in Moscow for first 2025 summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have held their first in-person summit of the year in Moscow.

Xi's visit coincides with Russia's 80th Victory Day celebrations tomorrow on Friday.

The two leaders exchanged greetings, referring to one another as "friend," while Putin said both countries would stand together against "neo-Nazism."

He also thanked Xi for inviting him to China's upcoming 80th anniversary marking its victory over Japan in September.

Xi also stressed joint efforts as major powers to counter what he called "unilateralism and bullying."