Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the Kremlin, a visit that sent a powerful message to Western leaders allied with Ukraine that their efforts to isolate him have fallen short. Putin said he welcomed China’s plan for “settlement of the acute crisis in Ukraine.” Xi's visit to Moscow shows off Beijing’s new diplomatic swagger and gives a welcome political lift for Putin. The two major powers have described Xi’s trip as part of efforts to further deepen their “no-limits friendship.” China looks to Russia as a source of oil and gas and as a partner in opposing what both see as American domination of global affairs. As featured on Putin welcomes China’s Xi to Kremlin amid Ukraine fighting Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the Kremlin, sending a message to Western leaders allied with Ukraine that their efforts to isolate Moscow have fallen short.

Source: Daily Sun March 20, 2023 22:21 UTC