[62781] Putin on his way to China: Political summit and strengthening ties after Trump's visit
[62781] Putin on his way to China: Political summit and strengthening ties after Trump's visit
The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on May 19-20. The visit will focus on strengthening the strategic partnership and marking 25 years since the friendship treaty between the countries.
Putin on his way to China: Political summit and strengthening ties after Trump's visit
The Kremlin officially confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will embark on an official visit to China on May 19-20, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. The visit, which marks 25 years since the "model of good-neighborliness, friendship, and cooperation," is intended to deepen the strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing, according to reports by Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны.
As part of the visit, the leaders are expected to sign a joint statement and discuss "international and regional issues," as reported by Коммерсантъ. The visit schedule also includes a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang to discuss economic and trade cooperation. Sources associated with the official line in Moscow, such as СОЛОВЬЁВ, emphasize the importance of the event as part of strengthening political ties.
Simultaneously, the Chinese Foreign Ministry addressed Donald Trump's recent visit to China, noting that China and the U.S. are ready to "play a constructive role" in resolving the conflict in Ukraine. These remarks, quoted by Политика Страны and Милитарист, indicate that China is attempting to position itself as a mediating factor on the global stage.
On the other hand, more critical media outlets such as Медуза and Голос Эстрады interpret these moves as an attempt by Putin to strengthen his position following Trump's visit. BILD на русском noted that this visit comes "just days after Donald Trump's visit," which raises questions among analysts regarding the influence of the superpowers on Ukraine and the international arena.
Social media also featured spicy reports, such as one by Haqqin.az regarding the use of a raised chair for Xi Jinping during his meeting with Trump, and publications by NYT suggesting that China reminded Trump of Putin's visits as part of its diplomatic tactics.