Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed his support for Russia during his visit to Moscow on May 8. He described Russian President Vladimir Putin as an ally in the formation of a new world order and emphasized their united stance on the war against Ukraine. The statement came after bilateral talks, with Xi Jinping reiterating China’s position in favor of addressing the war 's "root causes." This phrase mirrors Kremlin rhetoric, which attributes the conflict to issues such as NATO expansion,