Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping hold more than four hours of talks in Moscow, kicking off a much-anticipated state visit; Simon Birmingham says the leaders’ meeting poses a ‘real threat’. Follow updates here.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held more than four hours of talks in Moscow on Monday , kicking off a much-anticipated state visit that represents a symbolic joint stand against the United States and its Western allies, which the two leaders have characterised as domineering and hypocritical.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the visit “suggests that China feels no responsibility to hold the Kremlin accountable for the atrocities committed to Ukraine”. At an initial meeting on Monday afternoon, the leaders appeared relaxed, smiling as they shook hands. “Dear friend, welcome to Russia,” Putin said.
Elections in Russia are not free or fair. Opposition politicians are often subject to persecution and arrest or face other obstacles to running for office. Putin also pushed through constitutional changes that will let him stay in power at least through 2036.
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