Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping online on the 30th and invited him to Moscow next spring.
It is believed that President Putin intends to re-explain Russia's position on the situation in Ukraine and appeal to strengthen relations with China.
Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held an online meeting on the 30th, and the opening video of the meeting was released before 6:00 pm on the 30th, Japan time.
At the beginning of the meeting, Putin said, "Dear friend, I am looking forward to your visit to Moscow next spring. This will show the world the strength of our relationship." Invited to Moscow in the spring.
In addition, President Putin said, "Military and military-technical cooperation between the two countries maintains the security of our country and the stability of the region. We aim to strengthen military cooperation between our two countries." Showed willingness to strengthen.
President Putin also emphasized that "amid heightened geopolitical tensions, the strategic cooperative relationship between Russia and China has become even more important as a factor for stability," reiterating Russia's position on the situation in Ukraine. It seems that they want to gain the understanding and support of the Chinese side.
Meanwhile, according to Hong Kong media, at the beginning of the meeting, President Xi said, "The two countries' comprehensive strategic partnership and good-neighborly, friendly and cooperative relations maintain the potential for development. The total trade between the two countries has already exceeded 170 billion dollars. We can achieve cooperation in various fields and promote the friendship and development of our two countries."
During his meeting with former Russian President Medvedev, vice chairman of the Security Council, in Beijing on the 21st of this month, Xi said that the situation in Ukraine should be resolved through political means to resolve common concerns in the field of security. I hope, 'he said, indicating that a solution through dialogue is important.
The Putin administration has shown a strong desire to strengthen strategic ties with China amid deepening conflicts with the United States and other countries, but attention will be paid to what kind of attitude China will show.