At a time when the most fragile alliance between Western countries that the planet has known in the decades after World War II is being tested, mainly due to the election of Trump to the presidency of the USA, another pole is making its dynamic appearance in Beijing, which is frightening analysts and not only.
The China-Russia alliance, in which North Korea also appears to be participating, creates a bleak backdrop in the global geopolitical landscape, while as the Guardian characteristically reports, we can now talk about a dramatic redesign of the global balance of power.
The demonstration of the new geopolitical alliance
This new alliance of totalitarian regimes of the East is making its first global demonstration these days in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, where the leaders of the three aforementioned countries walked side by side, followed by the leaders of over 20 other states.
In meetings that Russian President Putin had with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People and at his personal residence, he described him as a dear friend, emphasizing that their close communication reflects the strategic nature of Russia-China relations, which are at an unprecedented high level. We were always together then, and we remain together now, Putin said, among other things.
On the other hand, there are many analysts who argue that although Putin and Xi Jinping have seemingly come closer, there are still many disagreements between them, which concern very important issues. In particular, Beijing is unhappy with the fact that the war in Ukraine is still ongoing, as well as with its direct support from North Korea. Xi is struggling to balance his alliances with both countries, while avoiding further sanctions from the US and other allies of Ukraine.
Putin's invitation to Kim Jong Un
At the same time, as part of the meetings, the Russian president invited North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to Russia after talks he had with him in Beijing, according to a video released by the Kremlin.
See you soon, Kim said through an interpreter, hugging Putin to say goodbye after the talks the two leaders had in the Chinese capital, which lasted two and a half hours.
Kim had earlier pledged his full support to Putin, promising to do everything he could to help Moscow, while the Russian president had thanked Pyongyang for sending soldiers to fight alongside Russia against Ukrainian forces.
The Kremlin continues its attacks on the West
At the same time, the Kremlin continues its attacks on the West, with President Putin's close advisor, Dmitry Peskov, this time attacking German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, saying that he has made many negative statements about Putin in recent hours, clarifying that his views on the peace talks in Ukraine should be ignored.
It is noted that Merz stated in an interview on Tuesday that Putin was perhaps the most serious war criminal of our time and that there was no room for leniency for such individuals.
When Peskov was asked about Merz's proposal to make Geneva the venue for Ukraine-Russia peace talks, the Kremlin spokesman said that it is almost impossible to take the German Chancellor's views into account after his recent statements.
