Bangladesh, May 5 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Moscow from May 7 to 10, the Kremlin announced on May 4, highlighting the deepening strategic partnership between China and Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and growing global tensions. The visit will see Xi attending Russias annual Victory Day Parade on May 9 – commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Unions defeat of Nazi Germany – and engaging in important talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Chinas Foreign Ministry also confirmed the visit, stating, “At the invitation of President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from May 7 to 10 and attend the celebrations marking the 80t...