Xi, Putin to hold video talks on Wednesday: China state media

Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin via a video call on Wednesday, according to state media.

"On the afternoon of February 4, President Xi Jinping will hold a video meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing," state broadcaster CCTV reported.

The call comes days after top diplomats from both countries agreed bilateral relations could "break new ground" this year as Beijing and Moscow seek to ramp up economic cooperation. 

AFP