Xi Jinping, China's leader, to embark on an official trip to Russia, synchronizing with Victory Day commemorations.
Hey There! Here's the scoop on Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Russia, set to take place from May 7th to May 10th, 2025. The Kremlin has confirmed this visit, which comes at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Xi, who was already scheduled to attend the Victory Day Parade in Moscow on May 9th, will partake in the celebrations and engage in discussions about the future development of the comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction between the two countries, as well as discuss global and regional issues.
It's worth noting that Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have previously met several times, including in 2023 for a state visit, where they signed a joint statement promoting the idea of a new multipolar world. The 2023 visit took place amidst Russia's ongoing conflict in Ukraine and an International Criminal Court warrant for Putin.
During his upcoming visit, Xi is expected to sign several bilateral documents with Putin. This visit is expected to strengthen the "no limits partnership" between China and Russia, deepening their ties in the face of Western pressure.
In relation to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Moscow recently accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of threatening the safety of dignitaries attending Victory Day celebrations after he dismissed Russia's unilateral 72-hour ceasefire. Zelenskyy warned that there might be staged provocations and that Russia could attempt to blame Ukraine for any incidents.
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- Reports suggest that Russian President Vladimir Putin may send a message to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding ceasefire violations in relation to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine before Xi Jinping's visiting in Seattle during March, calling for de-escalation in a bid to ensure safety during the hemisphere's general news summit on war-and-conflicts, politics, and international relations.
- Given Putin's invitation, Xi Jinping will visit Russia from May 7th to May 10th, 2025, during which ceasefire discussions are expected to take place while also engaging in talks about the comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction between the two countries and other global and regional issues.
- Aside from Xi Jinping's visit to Russia, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine remains a pressing issue, with Putin dealing with an International Criminal Court warrant amidst continued criticism in war-and-conflicts, politics, and international news.
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