it's russian missiles and drones blasted civilian buildings in ukraine, chinese president, jason ping concluded what he called a journey of friendship and peace to moscow. his warm reception there comes as no surprise. vladimir putin is badly in need of friends. after the international criminal court issued a warrant for his arrest, he is clearly hoping that geez, grant display of solidarity will translate into economic and mila sara terry support to help russia cope with sanctions induced shortages. china has bigger aims, nothing less than re balancing global geo politics. so we're asking, putting under pressure is china, the winner in the ukraine war with hello and welcome. it is a great pleasure to greet our guests. under the stansell is senior policy fellow in the asia program at the berlin based think tank s w p sorta david will, is senior fellow and regional director in the berlin office of the german marshall fund. and my dw colleague vladimir stuff works as the pots, excuse me, vladimir works on our russian desk, and let him know if i may start with you, put in absolutely pull