Putin willing to negotiate over Ukraine before China visit

The Associated Press May 15, 2024, 07:00 PM UTC

Summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed willingness to negotiate over the conflict in Ukraine during an interview with Chinese media. The ongoing conflict has forced nearly 8,000 people to flee their homes. Ukraine awaits new military supplies from the U.S. China claims neutrality but supports Russia's stance. Putin praised China's peace plan for Ukraine. The visit aims to strengthen Russia-China ties and challenge the Western democratic order.

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  1. [6.2]
    Zelensky seeks China's support for Ukraine peace talks (CNN)
    112d 19h

  2. [5.7]
    ASX to open lower, Xi and Putin pledge partnership (ABC News)
    114d 2h

  3. [5.6]
    Russia and China deepen alliance against US hegemony (The Independent)
    114d 6h

  4. [5.4]
    Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin discuss Ukraine war resolution (ABC News)
    114d 9h

  5. [4.9]
    Putin and Xi strengthen military ties in Beijing (The Guardian)
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  6. [6.1]
    Russia and China strengthen ties amid global tensions (CNBC)
    114d 20h

  7. [4.6]
    Putin visits China amid Ukraine war, praises Chinese support (The Guardian)
    114d 20h
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  8. [3.9]
    Putin visits China to strengthen ties amid Ukraine conflict (ABP Live)
    114d 20h
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  9. [4.8]
    Putin in China to deepen partnership with Xi Jinping (The Guardian)
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  10. [4.4]
    Putin visits China amid Ukraine conflict, deepens ties with Xi (CNN)
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  11. [5.8]
    Putin ready to negotiate on Ukraine, emphasizes considering all interests (Hindustan Times)
    115d 12h

  12. [4.7]
    Putin supports China's Ukraine peace plan, aims to reduce tensions (EURACTIV)
    115d 17h
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  13. [5.6]
    Russia seeks gas pipeline, support in Ukraine, access to markets (CNBC)
    115d 18h

  14. [5.7]
    Putin and Xi strengthen partnership amid US sanctions (The Guardian)
    115d 23h

  15. [5.8]
    Putin, Xi to discuss Ukraine, energy, trade; signify unity (Mint)
    116d 9h

  16. [4.8]
    Putin to visit China to strengthen ties and discuss issues (The Associated Press)
    116d 12h
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  17. [5.1]
    Putin to visit China amid economic support and US concerns (Financial Times)
    116d 13h