XI emphasizes the close Russia-China relationships in conversation with Putin

XI emphasizes the close Russia-China relationships in conversation with Putin

China's head of state XI Jinping emphasized in a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday that China and Russia cannot be "separated". This was the first contact between the two leaders since the change of strategy of US foreign policy under President Donald Trump, who pursues a close rapprochement with Moscow, while at the same time striving for peace in Ukraine.

Important message from Beijing

The conversation took place when Kyiv marked the third anniversary of Russia's violent invasion. It sends a clear message from Beijing that relationships with Russia, an important diplomatic partner, are not shaken by the improved relationships with Waskau.

consolidation of bilateral relationships

As the state news agency Xinhua reported, XI said: "The history and reality show that China and Russia are good neighbors who cannot be separated from each other, and true friends who are connected in good and woe." In his statement, he emphasized the long -term development strategies and foreign policy of the two countries and that their bond could not be influenced by "third parties".

The Kremlin describes the conversation as "friendly"

The Kremlin described the conversation as "warm and friendly", but did not explain the strength of mutual relationships to the same extent. "In particular, managers emphasized that the Russian-Chinese foreign policy connection is the most important stabilizing factor in international affairs," said the Kremlin

changes on the international stage

The long -awaited exchange took place, while Moscow's position on the international stage has changed significantly in the past few weeks. Trump's efforts to support Putin in his efforts to end the fights in Ukraine signaled a remarkable change in American foreign policy. Higher civil servants from the Trump administration met with Russian representatives in Saudi Arabia last week and indicated that they were willing to give in some of Moscow's central demands.

China as a decisive diplomatic partner

Despite a declared neutrality in the conflict, China has developed into an important diplomatic and economic backing in Russia since the invasion. NATO has accused Beijing of supporting Russia's defense industry with dual goods. XI and Putin see each other as the key partner in their joint fight against the West.

US-Russian diplomacy through Beijing observed

US efforts have raised questions whether Washington is able to create a gap between the two guides. After a meeting of high US and Russian civil servants in Riad, US Foreign Minister Marco Rubio pointed out the possibility of a future "geopolitical and economic cooperation" between Washington and Moscow.

demand for the inclusion of all parties

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed support for the peace efforts between the United States and Russia at a security conference in Munich, but demanded that "all parties and all interest groups" should be included in the peace talks. However, this request was missing when he met his Russian colleague Sergey Lavrov in Johannesburg on Thursday, where the two praised the growing cooperation between their countries.

conclusion: a window for peace?

China has emphasized that it supports all efforts to peace, including the recent agreements between the United States and Russia. Wang noted that a "window for peace opens" in the Ukraine conflict. Tens of thousands have been killed since the extensive invasion three years ago and around 10 million people have been sold. The war also devastated Ukrainian cities and led to severe allegations of war crimes against the Russian armed forces

This article was written with the participation of CNNS Anna Chernova and Ivana Kottasová.