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Xi Jinping Arrives in Moscow for Victory Day as Ukrainian Drone Strikes Disrupt Security

The Chinese leader begins a four-day visit to deepen ties with Putin, while Moscow closes airports following a third night of Ukrainian drone attacks.

Russian servicemen march on Moscow's Red Square during the Victory Day military parade last year.
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Rescuers work near a body of a victim and damaged vehicles at the site of a Russian missile strike in Sumy, Ukraine last month.

Overview

  • Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Moscow for a four-day visit, attending Russia's 80th Victory Day celebrations as Putin's 'main guest.'
  • Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow forced the closure of major airports for the third consecutive night, raising security concerns ahead of the May 9 parade.
  • Putin has ordered a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with the event, but Kyiv has dismissed it as a theatrical gesture to protect the parade.
  • China's People's Liberation Army honor guard will participate in the Moscow and Minsk parades, highlighting growing military and diplomatic ties with Russia.
  • Victory Day, a key propaganda tool for Putin, has been framed as a demonstration of Russia's alliances, with leaders from 29 nations expected to attend.