Putin, Xi Jinping discuss most sensitive issues over tea — Peskov
Russian Politics & Diplomacy
May 20, 10:59
The Kremlin spokesman said the format is a mandatory attribute of meetings between the Russian president and his Chinese counterpart
BEIJING, May 20. /TASS/. Chinese President Xi Jinping holds tea meetings with other leaders as well, but they are essential part of meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin for discussing most sensitive issues, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
"There is nothing exclusive about this, but it is mandatory attribute of meetings between Putin and Xi. They use this format to discuss most sensitive issues," Peskov told reporters.
He noted that similar formats are also used with other leaders. "There was same kind of meeting with [US President Donald] Trump. This also exists with other leaders," Peskov added.