Xi Jinping flew to Russia to meet Putin (photo)
On Monday, March 20, Putin and Xi Jinping will discuss the topic of "peaceful initiative" of China during the talks. This was stated by a spokesman for Russian dictator Dmitry Peskov. "One way or another, of course, they will inevitably touch on the exchange of views on Ukraine," he said. On March 20, China Si Jinping leader begins his visit to Moscow. It will last until March 22. Xi Jinping came to Russia for the first time in 4 years.
He will also become the first leader to meet Putin after the International Criminal Court in the Hague issued a warrant for his arrest. These are also plans to talk to President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky. On March 15, China, Iran and Russia announced joint military exercises called "Maritime Security Belt-2023". The Chinese Ministry of Defense noted that they will contribute to "deepening practical cooperation between the Naval Forces of the Member States.