Beijing's desire to maintain closer ties with Moscow and its allies could undermine its calls for peace in Ukraine.
's grievances against the West. China has offered Russia significant political and economic cover in the last 12 months, and officials in Washington and Brussels believe this support could soon expand to include the transfer of lethal weapons—although Beijing denies this.
President Vladimir Putin, left, President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, center, and President Xi Jinping, right, attend the roundtable plenary meeting during the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation at the International Conference Center at Yanqi Lake on May 15, 2017, on the outskirt of Beijing, China., China's president risks deepening his already awkward balancing act on the war in Ukraine.
At the same time, however, Xi is signaling that his own priorities are markedly different from those of the U.S. and Europe. "Lukashenko is likely going to Beijing to reinforce an image of independence and strength at home—given the widespread perception that he is essentially a Putin client. Lukahsenko may also be hoping for improved economic ties withdeputy director of research at The Asia Group consulting firm in Washington, and author of"Beijing appreciates foreign flattery, and Lukashenko's visit is no exception.
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