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On Beijing visit, Russian PM Mishustin says pressure from West is strengthening ties with China
BEIJING: Pressure from the West is increasing Russia’s relationship with ChinaPrime Minister of Russia Mikhail Mishustin said during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing on Wednesday.
Mishustin’s visit comes as Russia increasingly looks to China for diplomatic and economic support amid growing isolation over its policy. Invasion of Ukraine.
In his opening remarks to a meeting Wednesday with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Mishustin made no mention of the 15-month war that China, out of respect for Moscow, has refused to criticize, instead focusing on focus on economic cooperation between neighboring countries has cooperated in the challenge. America leads in global affairs.
Relations between the two countries are “at an all-time high,” Mishustin said, affected by “increasing chaos in the international arena and sensational pressure patterns from the collective West,” Mishustin said. .
China says it is a neutral party between Russia and Ukraine and wants to help broker an end to the conflict. But it has blamed the West for provoking Moscow and has maintained strong diplomatic and commercial ties with Russia in protest of sanctions against it.
Chinese envoy meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other government officials during talks in Kiev this month. The visit follows a phone call last month between the Ukrainian leader and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that Zelenskyy described as “long-term and meaningful” and marked the first known contact. between the two sides since the Russian invasion began.
Beijing presented a peace plan in February but most of Ukraine’s allies rejected it, insisting that Putin withdraw his troops. Zelenskyy’s own 10-point peace plan includes a court to prosecute war crimes committed by Russia.
While avoiding conflict, Mishustin emphasized Russia’s role as an oil and gas supplier to China and their relationship formed as an initial ally between the communist states.
“The people of Russia and China cherish their history, rich culture and traditions. We support the further development of our culture, exchange and communication,” said Mishustin.
Mishustin’s visit comes as Russia increasingly looks to China for diplomatic and economic support amid growing isolation over its policy. Invasion of Ukraine.
In his opening remarks to a meeting Wednesday with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Mishustin made no mention of the 15-month war that China, out of respect for Moscow, has refused to criticize, instead focusing on focus on economic cooperation between neighboring countries has cooperated in the challenge. America leads in global affairs.
Relations between the two countries are “at an all-time high,” Mishustin said, affected by “increasing chaos in the international arena and sensational pressure patterns from the collective West,” Mishustin said. .
China says it is a neutral party between Russia and Ukraine and wants to help broker an end to the conflict. But it has blamed the West for provoking Moscow and has maintained strong diplomatic and commercial ties with Russia in protest of sanctions against it.
Chinese envoy meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other government officials during talks in Kiev this month. The visit follows a phone call last month between the Ukrainian leader and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that Zelenskyy described as “long-term and meaningful” and marked the first known contact. between the two sides since the Russian invasion began.
Beijing presented a peace plan in February but most of Ukraine’s allies rejected it, insisting that Putin withdraw his troops. Zelenskyy’s own 10-point peace plan includes a court to prosecute war crimes committed by Russia.
While avoiding conflict, Mishustin emphasized Russia’s role as an oil and gas supplier to China and their relationship formed as an initial ally between the communist states.
“The people of Russia and China cherish their history, rich culture and traditions. We support the further development of our culture, exchange and communication,” said Mishustin.
