Politico: Macron intends to dissuade Xi Jinping from getting closer to Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron plans to dissuade Chinese President Xi Jinping from approaching Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to China, Politico reports.
Macron also plans to hold several hours of talks with Xi Jinping, and his visit includes a tour of the city, which has personal value for the president.
“You can count on the fingers of one hand the number of world leaders who could have an in-depth discussion with Xi,” the Elysee adviser said.
The French leader intends to involve the Chinese government in a mediation mission to resolve the crisis in Ukraine, but representatives of European and American countries doubt that Macron’s visit will be successful.
They believe that Xi Jinping will not comply with Macron’s demands and reduce China’s “assertive” actions in the Pacific.
“Given Macron’s failed attempts to play a central role in resolving conflicts, such as ending the war in Ukraine or saving the Iran nuclear deal, there are doubts in the United States and elsewhere that this trip will bring serious results,” the article said.
Earlier, the Chinese Defense Ministry announced that it was ready to cooperate with the Russian military. It is specified that this will be done for strategic communication and coordination. Politico: Macron intends to dissuade Xi Jinping from getting closer to Putin appeared for the first time on Trending Articles.