**Chinese President to Attend Russia’s Victory Day Celebrations**
Chinese President Xi Jinping is planning to visit Moscow on May 9 to attend Russia’s Victory Day celebrations. This will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The news was reported by pro-Kremlin media Interfax, citing Russian Ambassador to Beijing Igor Morgulov.
**China Invites Putin to Commemorate Japan’s Surrender**
According to Morgulov, Xi has also invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit China to commemorate Japan’s surrender and the conclusion of World War II. However, Beijing has not yet officially commented on these reports.
**China-Russia Ties Strengthened**
China has strengthened its ties with Russia since Moscow launched its full-scale war against Ukraine. China has become Russia’s leading supplier of dual-use goods that bolster Russia’s defense industry.
**Victory Day Celebrations Used for Propaganda Purposes**
The Kremlin uses Victory Day celebrations for propaganda purposes, showcasing its military might and drawing on the Soviet victory in World War II to justify its aggression against Ukraine. Putin has falsely accused Ukraine of fascist and Nazi tendencies, framing the invasion as an effort to “de-Nazify” the country.
**China’s Role in the Conflict**
While China has positioned itself as a potential mediator in the war, it has simultaneously criticized the U.S. and its allies for exacerbating the conflict by supplying weapons to Ukraine. NATO has labeled China a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s aggression.
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