Beijing has refused to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and positioned itself as a neutral broker of peace between Kyiv and Moscow.
China’s sparse statement did not provide many details of the trip, though the Kremlin’s statement gave a few details on what to expect.
The Kremlin said the two leaders will discuss the further development of Russia and China’s “comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation.” Putin and Xi will also sign a “number of important bilateral documents” and discuss how deepening ties between the two countries will play out on the international stage, the Kremlin said.
China’s foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin at a press conference said the trip is a “visit for peace” designed to “improve global governance” and boost global development,The state visit marks Xi’s first trip to Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February last year, though he has
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