Putin of Russia, Xi of China to negotiate between conflicts with West | Xi Jinping Stories
Leaders talk about conflicts in Europe and ‘violence’ in the United States and NATO, The Kremlin says.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are expected to hold a video conference, such as conflict in both countries relations with the West continue.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the two leaders would discuss European conflicts and the “aggression” of the United States and NATO in Wednesday’s talks.
“What is happening around the world, especially on the European continent, is dangerous right now and needs to be negotiated between allies,” he added, referring to Moscow and Beijing.
“We are seeing very strong talks on the part of NATO and the US, and this requires dialogue between us and the Chinese.”
Tensions between Russia and the West have intensified in recent months due to the rise of Russian troops near the border with Ukraine. The Ukrainian government said defendant Moscow for gathering thousands of troops in preparation for a major possible war. The Kremlin denies any wrongdoing and says the West has Russophobia.
Meanwhile, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin did not name specific topics in the Xi-Putin talks and said the information would be available after the meeting, which is expected to “promote greater trust between the two sides”.
“The two leaders will give full account of China-Russia relations and cooperation in various areas this year,” Wang said, adding that “the two leaders have made great strides in promoting bilateral relations next year.”
Russia said developing close relationships and China as its ties with the West grow, and Putin has used the alliance as a way to link US influence to his interests, especially in the real world. He and Xi this year agreed to extend a 20-year partnership and partnership.
The summit comes years after Moscow’s invasion of the Ukrainian Crimean Peninsula sparked a heated debate with Western allies and then turned east.
‘High quality’
Russia and China have not only cooperated but also strengthened political and economic ties.
Peskov said the two leaders – who have a close relationship – should have a long discussion on what they want to combine power, trade and finance. Xi of China also described Putin as “best friend“.
The talks will take place eight days after a Russian-US video hosted by US President Joe Biden. warns Putin against the Ukrainian invasion and Putin told him that Russia needed security guarantees from the West.
Biden also warned Putin that Russia would face severe sanctions that could hurt the economy if it recaptured Ukraine.
Russia and China have faced sanctions for their internal policies in the past – China for harassing minorities, in particular Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang, and for violating Hong Kong’s democratic rights.
Beijing and Washington are also embroiled in controversy over trade and technology, among others.
