On May 16, Russian President Putin arrived in Beijing, beginning his visit to China.
From the videos released by Chinese state media, it is evident that although the staff carrying a black briefcase did not appear on camera, Putin’s personal bodyguard—a 1.9-meter-tall protector—was always by his side.
Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, Putin's foreign visits have become extremely rare.
Despite multiple plans to visit Turkey, he has yet to make the trip, leaving the Turkish side highly anticipating his visit.
Clearly, Putin would not leave the country without thorough preparation.
During this visit to China, Putin’s 'talisman' includes not only China’s stringent security measures but also other crucial safeguards.
For Putin, there are two aspects of security to consider when leaving Russia: his personal safety and the safety of Russian territory.
In his over 20 years in power, he has survived multiple assassination attempts.
Secondly, the security of Russian territory remains a critical concern.
Notably, shortly after Putin left Russia, Ukraine pressured the U.S. to lift the restriction on using American weapons to attack Russian territory.
This restriction has been in place since the U.S. began providing military aid to Ukraine, aiming to prevent America from being drawn into a wider conflict.
Now, Ukrainian President Zelensky appears to be looking to strike Russian territory while Putin is away.
Historically, former Georgian President Saakashvili took similar action when Putin attended the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony, but it did not end well for him.
His fate was rather tragic, and it’s likely his survival today is due to his exceptional acting skills and feigned madness.
However, Zelensky differs from Saakashvili as he has full NATO support, which makes Putin even more cautious.
In this scenario, Putin relies on China's strong security capabilities to ensure his personal safety.
China’s security prowess is unquestionable; no country would dare to cause trouble when China is hosting a distinguished guest.
Additionally, Putin has taken another significant measure to deter the U.S. and Ukraine.
According to the latest news on May 15, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the 'Bulava' ballistic missile has been officially equipped on the 'Borei' class nuclear submarines.
This missile, developed since 1998, has a range of over 9,000 kilometers, offering formidable global strike capabilities and posing a significant threat to the Western countries led by the United States.
Although there were rumors of abandoning this project due to funding issues, the Russian Ministry of Defense resumed test launches of the 'Bulava' missile by the end of 2023 following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Now, the formal deployment of the 'Bulava' missile undoubtedly adds a crucial bargaining chip for the Russian military.
Under the threat of the 'Bulava' missile, the Biden administration is unlikely to take two specific actions:
First, they won’t dare to take any action against Putin, whether in China or elsewhere.
Second, they won’t permit Ukraine to use American weapons for a large-scale attack on Russian territory.
Of course, small-scale harassment by Ukrainian drones in border areas does not concern the U.S.
In conclusion, through a series of meticulous planning and arrangements, combined with China's security guarantees, Putin’s visit to China will be very secure.
Simultaneously, to support Putin's visit and showcase Russian military strength, the Russian military has intensified its offensive in the Kharkiv direction.
Currently, Zelensky has canceled all international activities to focus entirely on countering the fierce Russian offensive.
Additionally, five Ukrainian brigades have been urgently redeployed to defend Kyiv, possibly leading to a tense battle for the Ukrainian capital.
Lastly, we sincerely hope for an early end to the war.
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