Chinese President Xi Jinping will make an official visit to Moscow from May 7 to 10, as part of the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the Red Army's victory over Nazi Germany. This confirmation comes after President Putin anticipated Xi's arrival during a meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister on April 1 in Moscow.
Xi's agenda in the Russian capital includes his participation in the military parade in Red Square and high-level meetings with Vladimir Putin. Despite the image of neutrality that China projects internationally, it maintains solid political and economic ties with Russia.
According to Chinese officials, Xi's attendance at the celebrations is in response to a prior agreement with Putin to commemorate history, honor the martyrs, and promote a correct vision of World War II. During the visit, both leaders will address international and regional issues of common interest.
This visit occurs in a complex geopolitical context, where China seeks to strengthen cooperation with Russia. Putin has described Xi as a "dear friend" and referred to him as the "guest of honor" for the commemorations, highlighting the importance of assessing bilateral cooperation and coordination between the two powers on a global level.
The dates of Xi's visit coincide with a proposed three-day ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict, viewed by Kyiv as a tactical maneuver to ensure the incident-free development of the commemorative ceremonies.
