CNN’s Will Ripley breaks down Chinese President Xi Jinping’s relationship with his “good neighbor and true friend” Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Breakdown
- Putin and Xi Jinping reaffirm their partnership with public displays and shared ceremonies.
- North Korea's Kim Jong-un joins the alliance, signing a defense pact with Russia and supplying military support. 1m 13s
- The three leaders appear together publicly for the first time, signaling growing unity. 1m 54s
- Their cooperation aims to challenge the US-led global order and reduce Washington's influence. 2m 19s
- The unpredictability of US leadership is a key topic in their private discussions. 2m 38s