Trump invites Xi, sidelining Putin in inaugural shift
Vladimir Putin did not receive an invitation to the inauguration of Donald Trump's presidency in the USA, scheduled for January 20th, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. However, the Chinese leader Xi Jinping is expected to attend the ceremony.
CBS News reported on Wednesday that Donald Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration (planned for January 20th). They noted that the participation of foreign leaders in the inauguration ceremony of the US president is not a tradition, making Xi's presence an unprecedented event.
The following day, on Thursday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Vladimir Putin was not invited to Trump's inauguration ceremony. Earlier, the "Washington Post" reported, citing its sources, that following his election victory, Trump had a phone conversation with Putin, but the Kremlin denied these claims.
During the election campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly declared that he would end the war in Ukraine "in one day." On 8th December, he announced on the social media platform Truth Social that negotiations should start immediately to achieve a ceasefire. "I know Vladimir well. This is his time to act. China can help. The World is waiting," he emphasised.
Experts note that the invitation of Xi Jinping and the lack of an invitation for Putin may indicate the foreign policy priorities of the upcoming Trump administration. These decisions could have significant implications for international relations in the coming years.
