Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow coincides with the Trump administration advocating for a 30-day “unconditional ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, along with upcoming U.S.-China trade talks. Xi joins 29 world leaders at commemorations in Moscow, which some diplomats viewed as influenced by his presence. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cautioned against attending, claiming it might undermine neutrality regarding the Ukraine war.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, however, revealed that Zelenskyy had asked him to convey a ceasefire message to Putin. Although Lula defended Brazil’s decision to attend the parade, asserting it wouldn’t strengthen Putin’s position, he maintained Brazil’s critical stance towards Ukraine’s occupation and the necessity for peace.
The atmosphere in Moscow before the commemorative parade painted a stark picture of a city deeply immersed in nationalism—hotel workers and public officials donned the orange-and-black Saint George ribbon, symbolizing Russian militarism since the invasion of Ukraine. Billboards linked World War II anniversaries with Putin’s military actions, creating a poignant context for the event, which occurs amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
May 9 is significant for the former Soviet Union, marking the immense loss of 27 million lives during World War II, yet the ongoing war in Ukraine looms over the celebrations. Xi, while supporting Russia, expressed hope for a “fair and durable peace deal” to be accepted by all parties involved. Following his departure from Russia, Xi’s schedule includes trade discussions with U.S. officials in Switzerland, highlighting the economic tensions exacerbated by existing tariffs, seen as effective by analysts.
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