Russia's Putin, China's Xi speak just hours after Trump inauguration

Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a video call on January 21, 2025, coinciding with Donald Trump's inauguration as US President.
Putin proposed expanding their strategic partnership, referring to Xi as his "dear friend" and emphasizing:
The relationship is based on mutual trust and equality
Their ties are independent of global situations
They share common national interests
CONTEXT:
Russia and China declared a "no limits" partnership in February 2022
Putin has recently described China as an "ally"
The timing is notable as it occurred just hours after Trump's inauguration. Trump has stated he:
Plans to be tough on China
Intends to discuss ending the Ukraine war with Putin
Believes the war is "destroying" Russia