China and Russia's presidents have met in person for the first time since Vladimir Putin launched his illegal invasion of Ukraine.
Putin says he appreciates China has questions and concerns over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The two leaders have been meeting face-to-face in Uzbekistan at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a group which includes China, Russia, India, Pakistan and other Asian states.
University of Canterbury Chinese politics expert Professor Anne-Marie Brady spoke to Perlina Lau.
