Jitters in U.S as Xi Jinping to visit Russia next week amid Ukraine war; West's worry explained
The confirmation of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Russia amid a raging war in Ukraine has created ripples in the western world. Kremlin and the Chinese Foreign Ministry have confirmed the three-day visit starting March 20. This is the first visit of Xi Jinping to Russia after Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine. The visit has raised eyebrows amid reports of China's 'lethal' support for Russia. The U.S. is spooked about the possible move that can 'create problems for Washington' and has been warning Beijing against it. The meeting seems to have been strategically timed with the arrival of 'lethal' Leopard main battle tanks in Ukraine. Russia-China's show of strength will be used to warn the West against war escalation by pumping arms into Ukraine; otherwise, Moscow's allies could mirror the action. Watch this report for more.