Putin Endorses Chinese Peace Plan to Resolve Ukraine Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for a two-day state visit, marking his first overseas trip since entering a new term as Russia's president. The meeting comes amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with Putin seeking to rally support from China for his country's actions. However, China has been cautious in its approach, wary of potential punitive measures from the West. Putin praised China's stance on the conflict, stating that Beijing truly understands the "root causes" and "global geopolitical meaning" of the crisis. This suggests that Russia is seeking to present itself as a victim of Western aggression, rather than an aggressor in the conflict.