Xi-Putin meeting: What can we expect from the discussions between China and Russia?

Members of the media may directly contact the following experts:

Errol Mendes (English only)

Full professor, Faculty of Law, Common Law

emendes@uottawa.ca

Professor Mendes has international experience in the field of China and human rights.

"Both leaders are aware that they are potentially international criminals (the UN has stated that Xi is committing crimes against humanity in Xinjiang province) and are uniting to refashion a multipolar world where totalitarian leaders around the world can crush all the human rights standards implemented at the UN and elsewhere after WWII."

Ivan Katchanovski (English only)

Part Time Professor, Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences

ikatchan@uOttawa.ca

Professor Katchanovski can comment on the impact of the visit on the war in Ukraine.

"Besides other issues, the visit by the Chinese leader to Russia has direct relevance and importance for the Ukraine-Russia war."