Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to visit Russia and Belarus this week for important meetings and diplomatic discussions. China’s close economic partnership with Russia has been criticized by Ukraine’s NATO allies, but China maintains its neutrality in the conflict. Li Qiang’s visit to Belarus is significant as the country seeks support from Beijing to bolster its security amidst its steadfast support for the Russian war effort.
In other developments, Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region continues, with Ukrainian forces targeting key bridges and capturing Russian prisoners of war. The Institute for the Study of War has noted rapid advances by Ukrainian forces in Kursk, while Russian forces report gaining control of certain areas in eastern Ukraine. Talks between Ukraine and Russia on a ceasefire were reported to have been derailed due to the conflict in the Kursk region.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Azerbaijan for a state visit amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The situation in the Russia-Ukraine war remains dynamic, with key events unfolding on both sides of the conflict. Li Qiang’s visit and the developments in the Kursk region highlight the complex nature of the conflict and its impact on the region.
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