Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Russia from March 20 to 22, marking his first trip to Moscow in almost four years. The visit comes at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin and will focus on deepening strategic cooperation between the two countries.
The Kremlin has confirmed that important bilateral documents will be signed during the visit. China and Russia are known for their “no limits” strategic partnership, but China’s neutral stance on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been criticized by some Western leaders.
In a recent position paper, China called for dialogue and respect for territorial sovereignty in the war. While it is rumored that Xi may hold a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Beijing’s foreign ministry has not confirmed this.
China’s foreign minister has urged Kyiv and Moscow to restart peace talks, while emphasizing the importance of Ukraine’s territorial integrity. With this visit coming just over a year after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, it will be closely watched by the international community.
