Improved state of Russia-China relations observed
The long-awaited meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to take place on Friday in Alaska. This will be the first encounter between the two leaders since 2016. The meeting was agreed upon at the US government's suggestion, according to Russian President's aide Yuri Ushakov [1].
The upcoming summit is described by Trump as a "feel-out meeting" aimed at gauging the potential for a peace deal on the Ukraine war, rather than immediately concluding one. Trump expressed hope for "constructive conversations" and intends to discuss with Putin the need to end the war, but emphasized that he does not plan to make a deal himself [1][2]. He expects to assess Putin’s willingness for peace within the first minutes of their meeting.
No specific time or venue details beyond Alaska have been announced yet. The goal is to set a date in the coming week [2].
Regarding China’s perception of this development, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported that Beijing will always "support peace and the promotion of dialogue." However, there is no explicit statement on China's stance in the current information [4][5].
Analysts note that the meeting highlights diplomatic gains for Russia, as Putin secures a high-profile meeting without significant concessions on Ukraine or a ceasefire, putting Russia in a stronger diplomatic posture [3]. The absence of Ukrainian President Zelensky in any direct talks remains a critical issue [3]. European allies are concerned about a potential deal that could favor Russia without adequate Ukrainian representation or consent [2][3].
In the Ukraine conflict, China presents itself as neutral. Trump had repeatedly promised during his campaign to end the Ukraine war within 24 hours, but the reality of the conflict is far more complex [6].
Sources:
- NBC News
- Reuters
- The Washington Post
- CCTV
- South China Morning Post
- The Guardian
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