On August 8, 2025, President Xi Jinping had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the latter's request.

Vladimir Putin briefed Xi Jinping on Russia's views on the current situation of the Ukraine crisis and the recent contact and communication between Russia and the United States, adding that Russia highly appreciates the constructive role China has been playing in the political settlement of the crisis. He stated that the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination between Russia and China will not change under any circumstances, and that Russia will continue maintaining close communication with China.

Xi Jinping elaborated on China's principled stance on the Ukraine crisis and stressed that complex issues have no simple solutions. No matter how the situation evolves, China will maintain its consistent position and continue promoting talks for peace. China welcomes contacts between Russia and the US to improve bilateral ties and advance the process of realizing a political settlement of the crisis.

The two heads of state spoke highly of the high-level political mutual trust and strategic coordination between China and Russia, and agreed to work together to advance the greater development of bilateral relations. Both sides will make concerted efforts in preparation for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Tianjin Summit to ensure a successful gathering of friendship, solidarity and fruitful results and drive the SCO's high-quality development.