Lavrov's China visit spells intense discussions amid NATO concerns

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov plans to visit China on April 7-8 (Eastern Time) for a formal visit. He aims to engage in discussions on several critical issues with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, including the Ukraine crisis, according to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The statement elaborated that the ministries have planned a thorough exchange of viewpoints on various pressing topics and regional affairs, including the crisis in Ukraine and developments in the Asia-Pacific region.

The discussions will also include the partnership dynamics between the two nations, specifically in the context of the UN and the BRICS organization.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has issued a warning that the alliance between authoritarian states is bolstering its opposition to Western democracies, as revealed in a BBC interview broadcast on Sunday.

In the interview, which coincided with the 75th-anniversary celebrations of NATO, Stoltenberg portrayed the current global landscape as "much more dangerous, unpredictable, and brutal."

He highlighted the growing cohesion among authoritarian regimes, which support each other through practical means. An example provided was China's assistance to the Russian war effort through key defense industry components and Russia's reciprocal support to Iran and North Korea with technology in exchange for ammunition and military hardware.

Stoltenberg advocated for NATO's collaboration with nations beyond its traditional geographical scope, such as Japan and South Korea, to effectively counter the expansion of this authoritarian alliance.