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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow for a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking Xi's first visit since the war began.

March 20, 2023 Moscow, Ukraine

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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Xi described his trip as a 'journey of friendship, cooperation and peace'

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Xi traveled to Moscow on March 20 at Putin's invitation for his first state visit since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Xi visited Moscow in March, three days after the ICC indicted Putin and issued a warrant for his arrest

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