Chinese President, Xi jinpingHe was received for his Russian opponent in Kremlin on Thursday, Vladimir Putin, Within the structure of the four -day state’s arrival, Moscow continues its war without paragraphs in Ukraine, already in its fourth year.
At the meeting between the two leaders, Putin said that the strategic cooperation of Moscow and Beijing was responsible for the “war fraternity” built by the two countries during the Second World War. “We are developing our relationships for the welfare of the people of the two countries, not against anyone. Our relationship is based on equality, mutual benefit and is not administered by short -term considerations“Putin said.
“Growing up good neighboring relationships, strengthening friendship and Expand cooperation This is Russia’s choice, the people’s Republic of China, based on strategic relations, ”he added.
G came to Moscow on WednesdayPutin said it was Chinese President before the ‘Victory Day’ march on Friday Russia’s “main guest”. Both leaders are expected to talk about trade, Russian oil and gas supply to ChinaIn addition, Putin’s Foreign Policy Advisor Yuri Ushakov confirmed, cooperation with BRICS, a seat of growing economies. Putin and Xi gathered Over 40 times He has strengthened their relationships amid growing tensions with the West.
Chinese-Russia relations
China has been formally supplied Diplomatic support to Moscow By the beginning of 2022, Russia condemned Western sanctions from a major invasion of Ukraine. Beijing is a Primary source of machinery and electronic Western sanctions are the main market of Russian oil and gas after banning high -tech products.
In response, Moscow continues to express support for Beijing TaiwanChina is not recognized as an independent country. In addition, two Chinese citizens fighting in the Russian army were caught in April in East Ukraine, fearing that Beijing participates In the Moscow battle with ground troops.
European Commission Chairman Ursula Van Ter Lion and European Council President Antonio Costa exchanged messages with XI 50th anniversary of bilateral relations. The EU and the two statements of the European Union and China emphasized the desire Deepen your relationships And expressed mutual interest in facing global challenges.
The status of the cooperation between the two countries in 2023 was significantly different with its most complex relations, and Van Ter Lean denounced Beijing for its relations with Moscow, condemning China’s most aggressive and unfair economic competition. However, US President Donald Trump returns to the White House and introduces global fees They forced the EU to reassess their relationships.
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