Russia: Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Moscow and St. Petersburg June 5-7

Event

Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to Russia from Tuesday, June 5, to Friday, June 7. Xi Jinping is scheduled to arrive in Moscow on June 5 and hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, followed by a reception and a night event at the Bolshoi Theater. On June 6 and June 7, the Chinese President will travel to St. Petersburg to attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which will take place at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre starting from 09:00 (local time).

Heightened security measures are expected in Moscow and St. Petersburg along with associated transportation disruptions.

Advice

Individuals in Russia, particularly Moscow and St. Petersburg, are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all public demonstrations as a precaution, anticipate heightened security measures and disruptions to transportation and businesses, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.