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Russia extends warm reception to China's Xi Jinping, suggesting potential alignment.

Vladimir Putin, upon Xi Jinping's arrival in Russia, asserted, "Republican China and we will collaborate to combat contemporary forms of neo-Nazism and militarism." These statements appear to be provoking tensions with Ukraine even more.

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In response to Xi Jinping's visit to Russia, Vladimir Putin expressed their joint intentions to...
In response to Xi Jinping's visit to Russia, Vladimir Putin expressed their joint intentions to combat contemporary forms of neo-Nazism and militarism. Remarks aiming to provoke more tension towards Ukraine.

Russia extends warm reception to China's Xi Jinping, suggesting potential alignment.

In a move that's bound to rile up Ukraine and its supporters, Vladimir Putin welcomes Xi Jinping with a subtle jab during their meeting in Moscow.

"Partnering with our chums from China, we'll sure as hell combat the scourge of neo-Nazis and their buddies peddling militarism," Putin spits out, and it's as clear as day that he's talking about Russia's ongoing beef with Ukraine.

This isn't the first time the Kremlin boss has linked Ukraine to Nazism—it's his go-to move to justify Putin's aggression in the region.

China, on the other hand, claims to be all neutral on the matter, but Ukraine begs to differ. Not long ago, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused China of arming Russia directly.

Oddly enough, Xi doesn't mention Ukraine, but he does say China and Russia should be "solid as a mother-f***ing rock" and will join forces to squash "arrogant dicks wielding power."

Ukraine's already mad as a hornet over Xi's visit to Moscow, especially since Chinese troops are set to participate in Friday's big Red Square military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's win over the Nazis.

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According to Ukraine, Xi's visit is a show of support for Russia's messed-up situation, just when the West is trying to keep a respectable distance from Moscow.

Putin's sly remark about Chinese backing is sure to douse Ukraine with even more salt, hinting that China—whether militarily or not—is on Russia's team.

Now, what's the significance of Putin's suck-up to Xi, and what does it mean for Ukraine? Here's the lowdown:

Why Putin is Licking Xi's Boots

  1. Political maneuver: Putin's comments form part of a slick propaganda strategy to justify Russia's shenanigans in Ukraine. By demonizing Ukraine as full-blown Nazis, Putin garners support from countries like China, which allows Russia to play the victim card.
  2. Diplomatic advantage: Xi's visit to Moscow is seen as a decisive victory for Putin, showing that China is backing him despite intensifying pressure from the West. China's participation in the parade and anti-bullying stance reinforce the perception that China is buddy-buddy with Russia.
  3. Geopolitical alliance: The shared anti-Nazi sentiment serves as a clear display of unity and cooperation between Russia and China. This partnership challenges Western dominance and promotes a more diverse world order where both China and Russia wield more power.

How Ukraine is Taking it on the Chin

  1. Perceived support for Russia: Ukraine sees Xi's visit as a clear-cut expression of support for Russia's ongoing conflict. The presence of Chinese troops at the military parade only deepens Ukraine's outrage over China's claimed neutrality in the conflict.
  2. International pressure: Putin's neo-Nazi rhetoric amps up tensions between Russia and Ukraine's Western allies. By using historical themes, Putin and Xi aim to shield their actions from Western criticism and sabotage efforts to isolate Russiaeconomically and diplomatically.
  3. Escalation of conflict: The ideological framing of the conflict could lead to even higher tensions or increased military engagement. This, in turn, could result in further polarization between countries, causing chaos in the already unstable region.

In summary, Putin's groveling towards Xi serves to bolster Russia's position on the global stage, while inviting China into an anti-Western alliance. For Ukraine, this connection comes with significant challenges, as it struggles to maintain support from Western allies.

  1. The meeting between Putin and Jinping in Moscow saw Putin making a subtle jab at Ukraine, implying China's support in their ongoing conflict.
  2. Putin's comments linking Ukraine to Nazism were criticized by Ukraine, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accusing China of arming Russia directly.
  3. Xi Jinping, during the meeting, stated that China and Russia should unite to confront "arrogant dicks wielding power," without directly mentioning Ukraine.
  4. Chinese troops are scheduled to participate in a military parade in Red Square, sparking outrage in Ukraine as they mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over the Nazis.
  5. The continuing war-and-conflicts politics between Russia and Ukraine have been a source of general news, with Putin's unilateralism and Jinping's show of support adding fuel to the fire.

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