As China’s Xi Arrives in Moscow, Experts Say Peace Efforts a Smoke Screen

As China’s Xi Arrives in Moscow, Experts Say Peace Efforts a Smoke Screen
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping attend a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia on March 20, 2023. Sputnik/Sergei Karpukhin/Pool via Reuters
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport on March 20 for a three-day state visit to Russia, during which he is slated to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

The meeting comes as Russia slowly makes advances in its monthslong operation to capture the eastern Ukraine city of Bakhmut. The bloody battle has led to massive losses on both sides, especially the Russians.

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