Anonymous A started this discussion 1 month ago#133,265
Xi is an atheist, Putin at least masquerades as an Orthodox Christian. Orthodoxy isn’t recognized as an official religion in China, but Catholicism is.
How are these two guys friends? How does that work?
AI Overview joined in and replied with this 1 month ago, 13 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#1,420,775
AI Overview
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin maintain an exceptionally close, strategic partnership, frequently describing each other as "best friends" or "old friends"
. Their relationship is built on a shared desire to counter U.S. influence, resulting in a "no-limits" partnership with deep economic and diplomatic cooperation. As of early 2026, they continue to strengthen ties, with China acting as an economic lifeline for Russia.