Russia-Ukraine conflict rages on its 600th day.
Beijing is hosting representatives of 130 countries from Tuesday to Wednesday, which will be Putin's first trip to a major global power since the Ukraine offensive. / Photo: ReutersRussian President Vladimir Putin has said that if Western countries like the US want to go to war with Russia, it would be"completely different" from what Moscow calls a"special military operation" in Ukraine.
Putin made assessments about the Russia-Ukraine war and Russia-China relations in an interview with Russian state broadcaster Rossiya.Putin also addressed the claim that Russia and China are forming a new military bloc, noting that the West constantly creates alliances. "We have said this many times. We do not unite within such military and political alliances. Americans do that. Moreover, they force their allies to worsen their relations with Russia and China,” he said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to China to meet Xi Jinping, forging even closer ties in a key relationship that has grown stronger since Moscow sent tanks and troops to UkraineRussia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov has arrived in Beijing ahead of an expected visit by President Vladimir Putin to China.The Russian leader's strategic dependence on China has only grown since his invasion of neighbouring Ukraine thrust his country into international isolation.
Beijing is hosting representatives of 130 countries from Tuesday to Wednesday to mark a decade of its Belt and Road Initiative - a key geopolitical project of President Xi Jinping to extend China's global reach.Live blog: N Korea delivers arms to Russia for use in Ukraine — US
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