Xi Jinping is going to Moscow
The leader of the second largest economy in the world will appear in Russia on days May 7-10. Both the Kremlin and the Chinese side officially announced it on Sunday. The visit is related to the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Russian version – that is, the day of victory, but at the same time it is quite long – after all, it is a few days.
What will he talk to Putin about?
From formal information It is difficult to deduce something specific. They are full of round sentences. Here is a sample of the Russian message: “The main issues will be discussed during the talks further development of relations of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction, as well current issues on the international arena and regional. “
And here is a fragment of the Chinese government of the Xinhua Government Information Agency: “A spokesperson [chińskiego MSZ – red.] informed that during the upcoming visit of the state president XI Jinping will conduct strategic talks with President Putin on the subject of Chinese-Russian relations in new circumstances, as well as on the subject a number of important issues international and regional “.
Putin and XI are also to sign a number of double -sided documents.
The third journey of the China leader
Approaching The visit will be the third From the moment of an outbreak of the full -frame war in Ukraine in February 2022. He went there in March 2023 (and Vladimir Putin returned with visits in October that year), and then in September 2024 during the summit of the BRICS countries. Both politicians met personally in May 2024 in Beijing, and then also in July in Kazakhstan.
“Neutral” China supports the narrative that Russia has been provoked to Ukraine's attack, and also provide Moscow components for the production of weapons. They also increase the import of crude oil from Russia, which lost Western partners in this trade.
What about security?
Vladimir Putin proposed a three -day arms suspension for the time of the anniversary of May 9. Wołodymyr Zelanski did not agree to this, proposing the suspension for 30 days – and such a solution has already ruled out the Russian president. Zełenski added that Ukraine He cannot guarantee safety for any foreign guests who will come to Putin's parade. Apart from XI Jinping, they have to appear there, among others President of Brazil and Serbia and prime minister Slovakia.
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Sources: Reuters, Associated Press, Xinhua