Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Chinese President Xi… (путин · поздравить · лидер)
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping on his birthday via Telegram. A leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, also congratulated Vladimir Putin on his birthday.
Consensus
- Vladimir Putin sent congratulatory messages to Xi Jinping on his 73rd birthday.
- The messages were published on the Kremlin website and expressed warm personal and diplomatic relations between Russia and China.
- Putin highlighted China's achievements in economic, social, and scientific development under Xi's leadership.
- Putin and Xi met in May in Beijing, which confirmed positive dynamics in bilateral relations.
- Both leaders emphasized continued constructive dialogue and cooperation for the benefit of their peoples.
- Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory telegram to Vladimir Putin on his birthday.
Points of divergence
- Putin congratulated North Korea on the 73rd anniversary of its victory in the Korean War, referring to it as an 'Oтечественной освободительной войной' (Fatherland Liberation War). — vm
- Putin met with North Korea's Foreign Minister Choi Son-hi in the Kremlin on July 19 and praised bilateral relations, including support for Russia’s special military operation. — vm
- Putin stated that North Korea had supported Russia during the liberation of Kursk Oblast from Ukrainian forces. — vm
- Kim Jong-un praised Putin’s leadership, emphasizing Russia's strength as a world power and the importance of their alliance in building a fair and multipolar world order. — m24
- Yuri Ushakov described the tone of Putin’s message to Xi Jinping as 'warm and friendly' and emphasized deep mutual respect, trust, and shared approaches on global issues. — interfax
Coverage (7 sources)
- Putin congratulates North Korea on the upcoming 73rd anniversary of victory in the Korean War — Вечерняя Москва
- Ushakov Called Putin's Congratulations to Xi Jinping Warm and Friendly — Интерфакс
- Putin congratulates Xi Jinping on his birthday via Telegram — Коммерсантъ
- Putin Congratulates Xi Jinping on 73rd Birthday — Ведомости
- Putin awards 'Heroes of Labor' medals and state prizes at Kremlin ceremony on Russia Day — Коммерсантъ
- Pashinyan Congratulates Putin on Russia Day — Коммерсантъ
- Kim Jong Un Congratulates Putin on Birthday — Москва 24