On Monday, Chinese leader Xi Jinping was warmly greeted by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, conveying a strong message to Western leaders who are in alliance with Ukraine that their attempts to isolate Moscow have not been successful. During his first foreign trip since his re-election earlier this month, Xi showcased China’s newfound diplomatic confidence and provided a political boost to Putin. This … Continue reading AP: Putin welcomes China’s Xi to Kremlin amid Ukraine war