Xi Jinping visits Putin in Russia: what became clear at the meeting – politics

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Silke Bigalke, Moscow

It is the main train station for Vladimir Putin’s “dear friend”, his guest from China, Xi Jinping. A solemn ceremonial that only happens in the Kremlin Palace. The two presidents enter the largest hall through golden double doors and walk toward each other across red carpets for what feels like an eternity. The message: Two people meet here who know and respect each other, who have common interests – and in Washington the same opponent.