Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a meeting in the Kremlin, focusing on the Chinese peace initiative for Ukraine. For Putin, the visit was a prestigious diplomatic win amidst Western attempts to isolate Russia. Putin congratulated Xi on his reelection as Chinese President, stressing the shared interests between the two countries in developing their relations. While China has advocated for the unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine, they also acknowledge Russia’s security concerns in the region, leading to an ambiguous stance on the peace plan. In response, Kyiv has criticized the plan, claiming it lacks coherence and cannot consider the interests of the aggressor country. The three-day working visit between the two leaders will continue to address this and other issues impacting their nations.
