Xi Jinping Visits Russia for Victory Day Amid Ukraine Conflict

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in Russia for the 80th Victory Day anniversary amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

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Victory Day, commemorating the end of World War II, is overshadowed by escalating fire exchanges between Russia and Ukraine

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Ukraine’s Zelensky reported Russia's attacks using over 140 drones and ballistic strikes, causing casualties and destruction across major cities

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In response, Ukraine targeted Russia, with Moscow claiming to have shot down nine drones near its capital ahead of a proposed ceasefir

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Zelensky pushed for a 30-day ceasefire for diplomacy, criticizing Russia for ignoring peace proposals and continuing strikes

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Xi Jinping’s visit includes bilateral talks with Putin to discuss the Ukraine war, Russia-US relations, and other geopolitical matters

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The Victory Day celebrations reveal a tense global backdrop, with diplomacy challenged by ongoing conflicts and fragile international alliances

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