Moscow confirms details regarding Xi Jinping's visit to the Kremlin

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Xi Jinping, China's Leader, Heads to Russia for a Four-Day State Visit Beginning May 7

Get ready, folks! Xi Jinping, the big boss of China, is setting foot in Russia for a four-day official jamboree at the invitation of none other than President Vladimir Putin. That's right, from May 7 to 10, Xi's gonna be rubbing shoulders with Putin, baby!

What's the agenda, you ask? Well, Xi's not just here for kicks. He's gonna be taking part in a bash marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, and hey, there's even some chat sessions with Putin scheduled.

"So what's on the menu for these chat sessions, you wonder? Big questions regarding enhancing their comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation, along with current international and regional issues, are gonna be discussed," the Kremlin squealed in a statement. A slew of bilateral documents are also expected to be signed.

While the Russian Ambassador to China, Igor Morgulov, announced back in February that Xi would shimmy his way through a grand parade on May 9, Putin later spilled the beans that Xi would be visiting for a full-blown state visit. "We're gonna have some juicy discussions about the state of our bilateral relations and working together on international platforms," Putin said.

This Moscow shindig is gonna get wild! Over 20 world leaders are expected to make an appearance, including presidents of Brazil, Burkina Faso, Venezuela, Vietnam, and the Prime Minister of Slovakia. However, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be a no-show due to some bit of beef with Pakistan after the Pulwama attack. Sources say that Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh was supposed to swing by the parade, but it looks like they're sending his deputy, Sanjay Seth, instead.

This is all going down just days before Vladimir Lenin's birthday on May 5, and a week before the Victory Day parade. Unfortunately, less than a week before the big event, both expected European leaders, Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico and Serbia's President Alexander Vucic, have been dealing with health issues. Fico was admitted to the hospital in Belgrade and later released, while Vucic was hospitalized in the US for "brief sharp chest pain" and issues with blood pressure.

Despite warnings from EU authorities, both leaders have vowed to stick to their plans to attend the event. Vucic, with a dismissive air, said he wouldn't dream of canceling, while Fico firmly stated that EU foreign policy chief, who warned about the trips, can't "call the shots."

Here's a quick rundown of the lowdown: Xi Jinping is gearing up for a state visit to Russia, aiming to strengthen strategic relations between China and Russia. The visit will include important bilateral talks with Putin to further advance their partnership and discuss pressing international and regional issues[3][4]. Additionally, Xi will mingle with Putin during the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, which commemorates Russia's triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II[1][3]. Expect a crowd of world leaders, keenly awaited for this major international event, which often includes a stunning display of military might in Moscow[1][4].

President Vladimir Putin announced that Interdepartmental warnings have been issued regarding the upcoming state visit of Xi Jinping, Chairman of China, stating that some European leaders might face health issues before attending.
As part of Xi Jinping's state visit to Russia, various documents pertaining to the fortification of their comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation, as well as current international and regional issues, will be discussed and potentially signed.
The General News has reported that the impending discussions between Putin and Jinping will focus on enhancing their cooperation on various global platforms, and the Role of Politics in this cooperation will be significant.
Amidst the flurry of bilateral meetings and preparation for the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, documents containing detailed policies and strategies are undergoing final revisions, to be unveiled and implemented during the visit.