Key takeaways:
- Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow for a three-day visit to discuss healthy and stable development of China-Russia relations
- Putin made a surprise visit to Mariupol, Ukraine, where he was heckled by local residents
- International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin prior to Xi’s visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Monday for his first visit to Russia since President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. During his three-day visit, Xi is expected to meet with Putin to discuss the healthy and stable development of China-Russia relations.
On Sunday, Putin made a surprise visit to the occupied southeastern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol. During his visit, Putin was heckled by a local resident who yelled “This is not true, it’s all for show.” A female resident also referred to the nearby apartment block as “a little piece of heaven.”
The visit comes days after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin. It is unclear if the warrant will be discussed during the meeting between Xi and Putin.
Xi’s visit is expected to last three days and is seen as an opportunity to strengthen the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between China and Russia. It is hoped that the visit will give new impetus to the healthy and stable development of the two countries’ relations.
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