China's Xi arrives in Moscow in show of support for Putin after Ukrainian drones target capital
- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on May 7, 2025, beginning a four-day state visit including Victory Day events on May 9.
- The visit follows a Russian announcement of a unilateral three-day ceasefire starting May 9, intended to coincide with WWII Victory Day commemorations amid ongoing Ukraine conflict.
- The visit highlights a growing China-Russia alliance supported by increased bilateral trade and Xi's attendance among nearly 30 world leaders at Russia's largest post-invasion Victory Day parade.
- Hours before the parade, missile and drone attacks struck Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, resulting in two deaths and seven injuries in the capital, while Russian forces intercepted 16 drones approaching Moscow.
- Xi and Putin held talks on May 8 focusing on Ukraine, bilateral ties, and global cooperation, affirming a “partnership without limits” amid Western sanctions and geopolitical tension.
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