During his four-day visit to Moscow for WWII commemorations, Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed China's support for Russia, emphasizing a united front against unilateralism and hegemonic practices. Xi praised the growing trust between the two nations, while Putin echoed sentiments relating the contemporary conflict in Ukraine to historical struggles against Nazi ideologies. Both leaders expressed a commitment to preserve the truth of WWII history and counteract modern neo-Nazism, implicitly criticizing Western narratives that downplay Russia's role in the conflict. Moscow also reaffirmed ties with Beijing amidst Ukraine's calls for neutrality in military involvement.
In the face of the international counter-current of unilateralism and hegemonic bullying behaviour, China will work with Russia to shoulder the special responsibilities of major world powers, Xi told Putin.
Together with our Chinese friends, we firmly stand guard over historical truth, protect the memory of the events of the war years and counteract modern manifestations of neo-Nazism and militarism.
Xi hailed the deeper trust developing between the two countries, appearing to take a swipe at Western critics of Russia's continuing offensive in Ukraine.
Putin took the opportunity to underline Moscow's role in WWII, which he has long accused the West of minimising, and to reinforce his narrative of the Ukraine war as a new battle against Nazis.
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