China and Russia made a joint statement.

Most of theses concerned the USA and Ukraine.

The main theses were published by the Russian propaganda agency TARS.

  • The Russian Federation positively assesses China's position towards Ukraine, and China positively assesses the readiness of the Russian Federation to start negotiations;

  • The Russian Federation and China are concerned about the risks associated with the creation of AUKUS and their plans to build nuclear submarines;

  • The Russian Federation and China call on AUKUS to strictly fulfill its obligations regarding the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction;

  • The Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China plan to strengthen a comprehensive partnership in the field of energy;

  • The Russian Federation and China believe that in order to resolve the Ukrainian crisis, it is necessary to prevent bloc confrontation and incitement of the conflict;

  • The Russian Federation and China are concerned about the military-biological activities of the United States and demand an explanation on this matter;

  • The Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China will expand scientific exchanges to ensure the technological leadership of the two countries;

  • The Russian Federation and China call to avoid the degradation of the crisis in Ukraine and its transition "into an uncontrolled phase";

  • Russia and China oppose all unilateral sanctions imposed to circumvent the UN Security Council.

Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow

On March 20, Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived on a three-day visit to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

On Tuesday, March 21, negotiations will take place in an expanded composition and signing of official documents.

One of the key topics of the negotiations is the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine and the Chinese "peace plan".

During the meeting with Xi Jinping, Putin noted that the Russian Federation has carefully studied the Chinese plan for a "peaceful settlement in Ukraine" and "respects China's initiatives in this regard.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expects that Xi Jinping will use his influence on Putin to end the war.

The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oleg Nikolenko emphasized that Ukraine is ready for a closer dialogue with China with the aim of restoring peace. 

It will be recalled that Xi Jinping invited Putin to China.

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