The international version of "The Classic Quotes by Xi Jinping", a multilingual TV program produced by China Media Group (CMG) that features quotes from ancient Chinese classics referenced by President Xi Jinping in his speeches and writings, is scheduled to be aired in Russia on Wednesday.
The program will be broadcast on major Russian media outlets, including Russia's state TV and radio company VGTRK, the government-published Russian Gazette newspaper, Gazprom-Media Holding and the Big Asia TV channel.
The broadcast coincides with President Xi's state visit to Russia from Wednesday to Saturday, during which he will attend the celebrations in Moscow marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.
The program explores themes such as innovative development, cultural prosperity, the diversity of civilizations, the importance of mutual learning and exchanges, and family education.
It highlights Xi's political vision, profound philosophical insights, and humanistic values.
The Russian Gazette newspaper published a preview of the program, highlighting that classic quotes such as "learning alone without exchanges with others will lead to ignorance" reflect China's commitment to opening-up and inclusiveness, and its advocacy of dialog as the approach to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation among nations.
Other quotes including "the universe has its own law and those who embrace it will prosper" illustrate the alignment of social governance with natural order, reflecting China's tradition of using classical wisdom to address modern challenges.
Promotional posters for the program began rolling on outdoor screens in Moscow on Wednesday. Russian audiences have expressed strong interest, seeing the program as a cultural bridge that deepens mutual understanding and strengthens the long-standing friendship between Russia and China.
CMG program on Xi Jinping's classical quotes to be aired in Russia
CMG program on Xi Jinping's classical quotes to be aired in Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday unveiled a draft 20-point peace plan for ending the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, stressing that the document remains a framework and that its provisions could be revised during future negotiations.
Speaking at a press briefing in Kiev, Zelensky said the document reflects to a large extent the shared positions of Ukraine and the United States and acknowledged that several key issues remain unresolved.
According to the president, the draft includes provisions reaffirming Ukraine' sovereignty and establishing a mechanism to monitor the contact line to ensure long-term peace. It also proposes strong security guarantees for Ukraine, maintaining the size of Ukraine's armed forces at 800,000 personnel in peacetime, and security assurances from the U.S., NATO and Europe similar to NATO's Article Five collective defense clause.
Also included in the plan are issues such as Ukraine's accession to the European Union with a clear time frame; the establishment of multiple funds totaling 800 billion U.S. dollars for economic recovery, reconstruction and humanitarian needs; accelerated negotiations on a Ukraine-U.S. free trade agreement; Ukraine's continued non-nuclear status, joint operation of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant by Ukraine, the U.S. and Russia, and early elections in Ukraine.
Territorial issues are also addressed in the draft, though Zelensky said they remain unresolved.
The draft also raises the possibility of establishing a "free economic zone" in the Donbas region.
On Wednesday, Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine would not agree to any provision requiring it to abandon its aspiration to join NATO. He said ending the conflict would require an agreement among Ukraine, the U.S., Europe and Russia, while NATO membership is a decision for NATO member states.
Zelensky added that Ukraine seeks a clear timetable for joining the European Union, which he described as the country's true security guarantees. He said the draft peace plan would be submitted to parliament for approval or put to a nationwide referendum.
On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed about contacts with President Donald Trump's envoys on U.S. proposals for a possible Ukrainian peace deal.
Russia has the conditions to clarify its position and will continue to advance the negotiation process through existing channels, according to Peskov who did not comment on the new 20-point draft plan.
"All the main parameters of the Russian side's position are well known to our colleagues from the United States," Peskov told reporters on Wednesday.
Zelensky unveils new 20-point draft peace plan
