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Xi Jinping sent his
“deep condolences”
to Vladimir Putin the day after the terrorist attack which devastated Moscow, in tune with Western chancelleries.
The Chinese president is closing ranks with his Russian “old friend” in the turmoil, but Beijing is careful not to take up the Kremlin's accusations pointing to Ukraine's responsibility in the attack claimed by the Islamic State organization.
The official press displays great caution in also relaying kyiv's firm denials, without taking sides in the dispute.
A way of reaffirming a facade of neutrality, while China is honing its profile as a potential mediator in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, inviting itself to the table for possible peace negotiations.
A year after unveiling a “plan” for Ukraine, received with skepticism, the second world power is once again maneuvering to position itself for possible talks, scrutinizing developments…
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