“Russian President Vladimir Putin set to strengthen ties with China, plans official visit in 2024”

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit China in 2024. This follows a meeting between Sergey Lavrov, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, and a Chinese official. The visit was warmly welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, and discussions were held regarding the “fight against the counteraction of the West” initiated by US President Joe Biden. China’s authorities proposed the organization of a game in the format of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, considering the recognition of both Russia and Ukraine.