This Monday’s meeting marks the beginning of the Chinese leader’s state visit to Russia and discussed international issues; new conversation focusing on bilateral partnerships in the economy takes place this Tuesday
the president of China, Xi Jinpinghe told his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putinduring their talks in Moscow this Monday, 20, that the majority of countries support the easing of tensions related to the war in Ukraine. Putin praised his Chinese counterpart’s “balanced position” on the issue and assured that he examines “with respect” Beijing’s peace plan. “I know that you … have a fair and balanced position on the most pressing international issues,” he said. The meeting lasted over four hours. According to the Russian president, Monday’s conversation was dedicated to political and international issues and this Tuesday’s will be about economic issues and joint projects. The Kremlin said Putin and Xi planned to sign documents on Tuesday, including two declarations on strengthening strategic cooperation and plans for economic interaction through 2030. Trade between the two nations is expected to surpass the historic mark of $200 billion this year. , largely due to increased gas supplies to China in the context of the European boycott over the invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyis expected to speak with Xi Jinping via videoconference after his trip to Russia.
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, urged the world not to be “fooled” by China’s proposals to end the conflict in Ukraine and announced an additional US$ 350 million (R$ 1.83 billion) in military aid to Kiev. Shortly before, the European Union had announced a package of 2 billion euros (R$ 11.23 billion) to facilitate the delivery of ammunition to the Ukrainian artillery. For China and Russia, the trip is particularly aimed at demonstrating the strength of their relations, at a time when the two countries face tensions with Western powers. For Putin, increasingly isolated on the international stage, Xi’s visit is especially important. On Friday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against the Russian president for “war crimes” in Ukraine. It is not known whether Putin and Xi discussed the arrest warrant issued by the ICC, although Beijing has publicly criticized the procedure, and Russia’s Commission of Investigation has opened criminal proceedings against the prosecutor and the three judges at the court.
*With information from EFE and AFP
Source: Jovempan
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