Chinese officials have privately expressed disbelief in President Vladimir Putin's ability to win the war in Ukraine and have begun distancing themselves from Russia as a result.
Several Chinese Communist Party representatives have privately spoken to the UK’s Financial Times to express their discontent with President Putin and the war in Ukraine.Stream more global news with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023
As the war in Ukraine drags into its twelfth month, China has begun reconsidering whether a close relationship with Russia will serve its ongoing diplomatic goals. Senior Russian officials met with Chinese President Xi Jinping just last month. Picture: Ekaterina Shtukina, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP
“President Xi Jinping and President Putin have maintained close communication over China-Russia relations and major international and regional issues, and provided strategic guidance for the strategic partnership of coordination,” Ms Mao said.
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