On the afternoon of May 8, 2025 local time, Russian President Vladimir Putin had a tea chat with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the president's office of the Kremlin.

Xi Jinping noted that the world has entered a new period of turbulence and transformation. As long as China and Russia maintain strategic resolve and uphold strategic coordination, no force can stop the two countries from achieving national development and revitalization; no force can shake the will of the two peoples to pursue everlasting friendship; and no force can hold back the prevailing trends of world multipolarity and economic globalization. Xi Jinping said that he is willing to maintain close communication with President Vladimir Putin to steer the direction of China-Russia relations and contribute positively to global governance.

Vladimir Putin said Russia and China have always stood together through thick and thin and rendered mutual support, and the friendship between the two countries is unbreakable. He expressed readiness to maintain close strategic communication with President Xi Jinping, provide strategic guidance for the development of bilateral relations, jointly address the challenges posed by the complex international landscape, deepen comprehensive strategic coordination, safeguard the common interests of both countries, and promote the development of a fair, democratic and multipolar world.

The two heads of state had an exchange of views on the Ukraine crisis and other issues. Xi Jinping noted that with regard to the Ukraine crisis, China advocates and upholds a vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable global security. The legitimate security concerns of all countries should be taken seriously and the root causes of the crisis must be addressed. China welcomes all efforts conducive to peace and looks forward to reaching a fair and durable peace deal that is binding and accepted by all parties concerned through dialogue.

Vladimir Putin highly appreciated China's objective and impartial position on the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, stating that Russia is willing to engage in peace talks without preconditions and hopes to reach a just and durable peace deal.