Xi shows he wants to be close to Putin - but not too close
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin showcased their close relationship by sitting together at a parade in Moscow. Despite their friendly gestures, Xi is careful not to side too closely with Putin due to global tensions about Russia's actions in Ukraine.Key Facts
- Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin appeared together at Moscow's Victory Day parade.
- Xi called the relationship between China and Russia "unbreakable" and described them as "friends of steel."
- Xi has visited Russia 11 times since becoming president in 2013, and they have met over 40 times.
- Putin plans to visit China in the autumn.
- China is cautious about its friendship with Russia because of global disapproval of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- China is working on its diplomatic relations with Europe, especially in light of tensions with the United States.
- China has not condemned Russia for its actions in Ukraine but has called for the crisis to end.
- There is concern that China getting too close to Russia could affect its relationships with European countries.
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