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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will discuss the war in Ukraine at a two-day summit in Uzbekistan starting tomorrow, Russia said.
According to Archyde.com, Kremlin foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov said at a briefing, “The two leaders will discuss the bilateral agenda and major regional and international issues.” evaluate,” he said.
“China clearly understands why Russia was forced to carry out a ‘special military operation’,” he said.
Archyde.com said the bilateral agenda would include not only the Ukraine war, but also the Chinese side’s issue of Taiwan.
Tensions between China and the United States have escalated in the Taiwan Strait following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan last month.
Russia criticized Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan as a provocation, emphasizing unity with China.
The two leaders are scheduled to hold talks at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan for two days starting tomorrow.