00:00 In a significant diplomatic move, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to travel
00:07 to China for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
00:12 This visit, anticipated to be Putin's first overseas trip of his new presidential term,
00:18 underscores the robust relationship between Moscow and Beijing.
00:21 Sources familiar with the matter have revealed that Putin's visit to China is scheduled for
00:27 May, with discussions likely to take place in the second half of the month.
00:32 The Kremlin has remained silent on the matter, while China's foreign ministry is yet to provide
00:37 a formal response.
00:39 The strengthening ties between Russia and China have drawn attention globally, especially
00:45 in light of Western condemnation of Putin's re-election as unfair and undemocratic.
00:51 Despite this, China, India and North Korea have extended congratulations to Putin, emphasizing
00:57 the geopolitical divisions since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
01:03 Putin and Xi have cultivated a close personal friendship over the years, meeting over 40
01:09 times and frequently emphasizing their shared global outlook.
01:13 This camaraderie has translated into significant developments in trade and military cooperation
01:19 between their respective nations.
01:22 China and Russia have deepened their economic ties, with bilateral trade exceeding $218
01:28 billion in recent months, surpassing earlier goals.
01:32 Both leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to opposing external interference in their
01:38 domestic affairs, particularly from the United States.
01:41 Additionally, China's potential participation in a peace conference for resolving the Ukraine
01:47 conflict signals its evolving role in global diplomacy.
01:52 While Beijing has proposed a peace plan for Ukraine, its engagement in resolving the crisis
01:58 has been limited thus far.
02:00 As Putin prepares for his visit to China, the world watches closely, recognizing the
02:06 significance of Russia-China relations in shaping global geopolitics.
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