Xi Jinping invites Putin to China

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During a meeting with the Russian head of government in Moscow on Tuesday, Xi Jinping said: “I invite you to visit China as soon as possible.” Putin is also welcome in the People’s Republic this year. An international war crimes warrant for the Kremlin chief has been in effect since last week. However, China and Russia do not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.

Xi will remain in Moscow for a three-day state visit until Wednesday. After the meeting with Mishustin, a new round of talks with Putin was on the agenda. The two heads of state had already spoken for several hours on Monday. According to Russian information, they want to publish a joint press release afterwards. There should be no joint press conference.

According to official information, the meeting with Mishustin was mainly about issues of economic cooperation. The head of government estimated the value of bilateral investment projects at more than 154 billion euros. Mishustin also called for a land corridor for grain and other agricultural products from Russia to China. During negotiations to extend the grain deal with Ukraine, Moscow recently complained that Western sanctions were hindering the shipment of Russian agricultural goods.

China is considered a close ally of Russia. Beijing has not condemned its war of aggression against Ukraine. At the same time, China has positioned itself as a mediator. The West fears that China could supply arms to the neighboring country.

(SDA)

Source: Blick