Defence ministry says explosion in Dzhankoi city destroyed missiles carried on train; Xi Jinping’s Moscow visit enters day two

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Putin and Xi prepare for second day of talks in Moscow

My colleagues Helen Davidson and Justin McCurry have this report for you ahead of the Chinese and Russian leaders meeting for formal talks on the second day of Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow:

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping were set to hold a second day of talks on Tuesday, as the internationally isolated Russian leader said he was open to discussing China’s proposals on the fighting in Ukraine and the Chinese president vowed the two countries were ready to “stand guard over world order”.

Xi’s trip to Moscow has been viewed as a major boost for his strategic partner Putin, who is subject to an international criminal court warrant over accusations of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children. The Chinese leader is expected to continue to position himself as a potential peacemaker in the Ukraine war during his two-day visit to Russia – his first state visit since Putin’s invasion.

Our European partners have agreed on a joint plan to accelerate the supply of shells for our artillery … This is a strategic step. It gives us confidence in our unity, in the immutability of the movement towards victory over the terrorist state.

… A new defence package from the United States was also announced today. The amount is $350m. These are rockets for Himars [high mobility artillery rocket systems], artillery shells and other ammunition – everything we really need to support our warriors.