On August 30, the Kremlin officially announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a four-day official visit to China starting on August 31. During this period, he is expected to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and a series of bilateral meetings.
Meanwhile, Russia also revealed that it is exploring the possibility of a meeting between Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov disclosed that the events will begin with an expanded meeting, with the Russian delegation including three deputy prime ministers, over ten ministers, as well as representatives from various ministries, state-owned enterprises, and large corporations. Subsequently, the meeting will proceed in a "1+4" format, with Russia being represented by Ushakov, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, and Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin.
Topics for discussion will include relations with the United States, the situation in Ukraine, Middle East issues, the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa, and the APEC Summit in South Korea.
Additionally, the leaders of Russia, China, and Mongolia plan to hold a trilateral meeting during the SCO Summit. Putin will also hold over ten bilateral meetings with leaders from India, Iran, Serbia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and other countries. At the same time, Russia is exploring the possibility of a meeting between Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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