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The Russian defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, hosted a top Chinese general and defence delegation in Moscow on Wednesday for talks to deepen" military cooperation with Beijing as Russia's troops fight on in Ukraine.

Shoigu welcomed Zhang Youxia, a high-ranking general and vice-chair of Beijing's central military commission, in a red carpet ceremony in Moscow.

We, unlike some aggressive western countries, are not creating a military bloc. Relations between Russia and China are an example of strategic cooperation, based on trust and respect.

I am sure that today's meeting will be another step to deepen the multi-profile links between our countries and military departments.

Patrushev is the secretary of the security council. He is part of the Kremlin. And his statements are statements from the Kremlin.

As for the Russian Federation, we have a doctrine where everything is clearly spelled out. There are no changes. This is confirmed by the president.