SHANGHAI -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday acknowledged to Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that Beijing has "concerns" about the Ukraine conflict, while expressing appreciation for China's "balanced position."
International relations
Putin concedes China has 'concerns' on Ukraine in Xi meeting
Beijing's account skips conflict, stresses support for 'respective core interests'
Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Sept. 15. © Sputnik/Kremlin Pool via AP
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