Putin welcomes Xi to Moscow as war in Ukraine continues to rage

Russian President Vladimir Putin expects Chinese President Xi Jinping to show solidarity against Western hegemony when he travels to Moscow on Monday, March 20, 2023Shows China's position as a world peacemaker, intending to push for an end to the war in Ukraine. According to a press release from Reuters.Xi became the first world leader to shake hands with Putin since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Russia last Friday over the extradition of hundreds of Ukrainian children to Russia. Since the beginning of the war, however, Moscow has denied the allegations.

Russia will mark Xi's first visit since taking office as Chinese president this month as proof that Russia has a powerful ally ready to unite against the West. Says trying to isolate Russia and defeat Russia as well.For Xi, the visit will be a diplomatic boost, with China making 12 proposals to resolve the crisis in Ukraine, but it is also a time for strengthening ties with its allies.

In an article published before the start of his visit to Moscow, Xi said China's 12-point proposal, released last month, reflected world views and sought to neutralize the consequences. He also acknowledged that the solution was not easy.

Meanwhile, justice ministers from around the world will meet in London on Monday to discuss support for the International Criminal Court after the court issued an arrest warrant for Putin.

British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab says they will gather in London today to unite to arrest war criminalsTo be held accountable for the atrocities committed in Ukraine during this unjust and unjust invasion.