Xi Jinping to Visit Russia Amidst Ukraine Conflict

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Moscow next week and meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking his first visit since the Ukraine war began. While China has maintained neutrality in the conflict, it has offered diplomatic support for Russia. The recent downing of a US drone by Russian jets over the Black Sea has fueled concerns about the potential for the Ukraine war to escalate into direct conflict between the US and Russia.