President Trump said he spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday to discuss a range of issues, including the war between Ukraine and Russia.

China's leader Xi Jinping held back-to-back calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump this week, timing analysts said was rare and significant as Beijing positions itself as a stable global power.

Chinese president and US leader hold phone conversation, according to state media Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone conversation with US counterpart Donald Trump on Wednesday, state media said.

China is currently running a purge of its top military leaders amid an aggressive anti-corruption campaign by President Xi Jinping. Several Leaders of the People's Liberation Army are being investigated.

President Donald Trump sent a fresh warning to Iran’s leaders as US military forces amass in the region, even as diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran appeared to remain on track.