China says supports Russia's 'stability' after Wagner revolt

Beijing pledges its support for Russia's efforts in maintaining "national stability" following a short-lived armed uprising led by the head of the Wagner mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin.

"China and Russia maintain close, good communication at all levels," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning tells a regular press briefing, without giving information on whether a talk occurred between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.