Presidents of Russia

"The international community has recognized that no country is superior to others, no model of governance is universal, and no single country should dictate the international order," wrote Chinese President Xi Jinping in an op-ed published in Chinese and Russian media as he visited Moscow. It was a clear manifesto on how China, the rising power of our times, views the world.

Day 392 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

White House spokesman John Kirby said that the US does not currently want to see a ceasefire in Ukraine because it would mean that Russia would keep the conquered territories.
The White House national security adviser said on Monday that if China wants to play a constructive role in Ukraine, its President Xi Jinping should urge Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine.

Russia and China have reached an agreement on the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, which will connect Siberia to northwest China, President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday after talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

"All agreements have been reached," Putin said, adding that economic cooperation between Moscow and Beijing was a "priority" for Russia.

He said today that he invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit China this year.
The Chinese leader said this at a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, according to Russian media.

Despite the difficult situation, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are preparing a counteroffensive in the Bakhmut sector until March 24.
North of Avdeyevka, Russian units succeeded at Krasnogorovka and broke through the defenses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the railway line.

The Kremlin said on Monday that work to create a gas hub in Turkey was a complex project that would require time to come to fruition.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Monday on a three-day visit that offers a strong political boost for Russian President Vladimir Putin as fighting in Ukraine grinds on.

China and Russia have described Xi's trip as part of efforts to further deepen their "no-limits friendship."

Day 388 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

The International Criminal Court said on March 17 that it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine.

It was the first time the global court has issued a warrant against a leader of one of the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council.