Putin’s very clear article before the critical visit.

According to the Kremlin statement, Putin wrote an article for the “People’s Daily” newspaper, one of China’s leading newspapers and the publishing organ of the Chinese Communist Party, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow.

Emphasizing in his article that the Russia-China partnership is based on mutual trust, respect for each other’s sovereignty and interests, Putin said he has no doubt that his meeting with Xi will give a powerful new impetus to the bilateral cooperation.

Explaining his meeting and friendship with Xi, Putin said: “I know that China attaches great importance to friendship and human relations. It is no coincidence that the wise Confucius said: ‘Isn’t it joy when a distant friend arrives?’ We also appreciate these qualities very much in Russia, they are like a true friend and brother to us.”

“WE HAD 40 MEETINGS”

Noting that while much has changed in the world over the past 10 years, the Russian-Chinese friendship has remained unchanged, Putin said: “Russia-China relations have reached the highest level in their history and continue to getting stronger.”

Emphasizing that the political dialogue has become extremely reassuring and that a comprehensive and new era in strategic interaction has been entered, Putin recalled that they have had around 40 meetings with Xi so far.

Noting that the trade volume between Russia and China has doubled to a record level of $185 billion at the end of last year, Putin said there are many reasons why the $200 billion barrier will be broken this year. .

“At the same time, it is important that the proportion of the use of the national currency in bilateral trade increases and that our relations become more dominant,” Putin said.

Noting that the delivery agreement with the Power of Siberia natural gas pipeline has become the deal of the century, Putin spoke about increasing oil and coal shipments from Russia to China, cooperation in nuclear energy and space technologies. and agricultural.

“WE FIGHT COMMON THREATS TOGETHER”

Russian leader Putin said that unlike some countries that claim hegemony and upset the harmony of the world, Russia and China have built bridges, literally and figuratively: “We cooperate closely in international relations between the ‘winds and waves’ of the planet, and ‘ like a rock in the middle of a turbulent current.” “We stand shoulder to shoulder, effectively coordinating our foreign policy positions, combating common threats and responding to modern challenges,” he said.

“COLLECTIVE WEST…”

Stating that Russia and China, along with other like-minded countries, consistently advocate the establishment of a more just multipolar world order based on international law, Putin drew attention to the constructive role of China’s Global Security Initiative in Russia.

Noting that the external geopolitical landscape has undergone serious changes, Putin said: “The collective West is clinging more desperately to archaic dogmas, to its rapidly losing dominance, endangering the fate of all states and peoples. The American policy of containing Russia and China, as well as anyone who does not submit to the American dictatorship, is becoming sharper and more assertive. The international architecture of security and cooperation is crumbling. Russia was declared a ‘direct threat’ and China a ‘strategic competitor’.

Noting that they were grateful for China’s balanced line regarding the events in Ukraine, for understanding the background and the real reasons for the events, Putin continued: “We welcome China’s willingness to play a constructive role in the resolution of the crisis. Like our Chinese friends, we uphold strict observance of the United Nations charter and respect for the norms of international law, including humanitarian law. We adhere to the principle of indivisibility of security, which has been seriously violated by the NATO bloc. We are deeply concerned about irresponsible and simply dangerous acts that could undermine global nuclear security. Illegal unilateral sanctions that must be lifted are unacceptable.”

RUSSIA IS READY FOR A DIPLOMATIC SOLUTION MESSAGE IS DELIVERED

Underlining that Russia is open to a political and diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis, Putin said that peace negotiations did not end in April 2022. “The future of the peace process depends on being ready for serious negotiations, taking into account the prevailing geopolitical realities,” Putin said.

Stating that NATO is trying to add a global dimension to its activities with the aim of entering the Asia-Pacific region, Putin said that some powers will fail to divide the Eurasian space into “private clubs” and military blockchains.