In the throes of the Ukrainian conflict, Vladimir Putin has once again taken the helm as President of Russia. Immediately following his re-election, Putin has expressed a keen desire to visit China.
Putin indicated that he is contemplating a trip to China on his first official journey abroad since starting his new term. Reports suggest that such a visit could take place in May, where a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is anticipated.
Russia's state news agency, TASS, reported that at a Tuesday meeting, Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov advised Putin to choose China for his inaugural foreign tour.
Zyuganov expressed the hope that Putin's first trip would be to an Eastern nation rather than a Western one. 'Xi Jinping is waiting for your visit; he holds our country in high esteem.' Following this, Putin promised a visit to China. 'I will certainly go to China,' he said.
Putin Warns NATO Following Election Victory
Shortly after his electoral success, Putin issued a warning to the Western coalition, NATO. He cautioned that direct conflict between Russia and NATO could be the first step towards World War III, a scenario nobody would desire.
Relations between the West and Russia are at a historic low due to the war with Ukraine. Putin not only cautioned about World War III but also alerted the world to the potential dangers of nuclear warfare.
Putin Secures a Fifth Term with 88% of the Votes
Vladimir Putin celebrated a spectacular victory in the Russian presidential election with nearly 88% of the votes. With 87.97% of the vote, he secures his fifth term as President. Putin has been a figure in Russian politics since 1999, serving as both President and Prime Minister. In poor health, Boris Yeltsin transferred power to Putin in 1999, and since then, Putin has not lost an election.
