XI emphasizes close Russia bonds in a Putin conversation despite the US closeness to the US

XI emphasizes close Russia bonds in a Putin conversation despite the US closeness to the US

On Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In her first conversation since the massive change in US foreign policy, advice on relationships with Moscow, emphasized that China and Russia "cannot be separated from each other". These statements were made in the middle of the efforts of US President Donald Trump to promote peace in the Ukraine conflict, while the Ukrainian capital Kiev marked the third anniversary of the brutal Russian invasion.

relationships between China and Russia

The call took place on the occasion of the third anniversary of the aggressive invasion of Russia to Ukraine and sends a clear message from Beijing. XI said that relationships with Russia cannot be shaken to the Kremlin by approaching Washington. "History and reality show that China and Russia are good neighbors who cannot be torn apart, as well as true friends who hold together in good and bad times," quoted the State Chinese news agency Xinhua. In addition, he emphasized that the development of the strategies and foreign policy of both countries was created in the long term and could not be influenced by "third parties".

Important aspects of calling

The Kremlin described the conversation as "warm and friendly", but made no concrete statements about the depth of their relationships. "The leaders emphasized in particular that Russian-Chinese foreign policy is the most important stabilizing factor for the world situation," said the Kremlin. This underlines the strategic dimension of relationships that are not under the influence of third parties and are not directed against other countries.

In the past few weeks, the position of Russia has changed significantly on the international stage. Trump takes steps to involve Putin in his efforts, to end the fights in Ukraine, which is considerable change in American foreign policy. High-ranking representatives of the Trump team met with Russian colleagues in Saudi Arabia last week and signaled that they were willing to give in some of the Moscow's core demands.

China's role in the Ukraine conflict

Although China has explained neutrality in the conflict, it has become an important diplomatic and economic supporter in Russia since the invasion. Western states accuse Beijing of strengthening Russia's defense industry with dual-use products. XI and Putin, who proclaimed a “partnership -based relationship without borders” shortly before the invasion, viewed each other as a central partner in power struggle with the West.

The recent efforts in the United States to separate the two guides raise questions. At a meeting between high US and Russian representatives in Riad, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed future “geopolitical and economic cooperation” between Washington and Moscow. Days earlier, Keith Kellogg, the special envoy of the Trump administration for Russia and Ukraine, explained that the United States hope to move Putin to actions that are uncomfortable, such as a disorder of Russia's alliances with Iran, North Korea and China.

conclusion and outlook

china gave the first signs that there are concerns about bilateral diplomacy between the United States and Russia, which leads over the heads of Beijings and European leadership. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that "all parties and all interest groups" should be included in peace talks. Nevertheless, this language was missing in his speech at a G20 meeting in Johannesburg, whereby he met with the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and praised the growing cooperation of her countries.

Russia began three years ago with its extensive invasion of Ukraine, which killed tens of thousands and drove around 10 million people. The invasion led to massive destruction in Ukrainian cities and severe allegations of war crimes against the Russian armed forces

This report was supported by CNN journalists Anna Chernova and Ivana Kottasová.