China-Russia ties underscored in Putin's remarks

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during his year-end news conference on Thursday that Russia and China will continue to maintain a high level of economic and humanitarian cooperation, and the roles of the two countries are crucial for global stability.

Putin stated that the level of relations between Russia and China has reached unprecedented heights over the past decade, with both sides operating on the foundation of a high level of mutual trust.

"We do nothing that contradicts our interests and do a great deal that serves the interests of both the Chinese and Russian peoples," he remarked.