According to Reuters, this meeting is expected to bring an important diplomatic boost in the context of the still- streaming conflict in Ukraine.
During the solemn welcome ceremony, the two leaders approached the two ends of the splendid hall in the Kremlin, meeting at the red carpet and shaking hands in front of the camera lens. After that, the two leaders stood solemnly while the Chinese and Russian national anthem rang.
General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping is one of 29 foreign leaders to Moscow this week to attend the parade and the 80th anniversary of the Naismith victory over the end of World War 2, which took place at a sensitive time of the conflict in Ukraine. Both Moscow and Kiev are currently under international pressure to promote a peace deal.
It is expected that during this visit, the two sides will sign many agreements to further deepen cooperation in many fields between China and Russia. The two sides established an "unlimited" strategic partnership in 2022, less than three weeks before Russia launched its military campaign in Ukraine.
China is currently Russia's largest trading partner, playing an important role in helping Moscow adapt to Western sanctions. According to Reuters, China has bought a large amount of Russian oil and gas - more than any other country.
Mr. Xi Jinping's visit not only has symbolic significance in bilateral relations, but in the current complex geopolitical situation, Beijing's presence and commitment to Moscow further highlights China's role as a leading strategic partner of Russia.
