By Andrew Osborn and Laurie Chen (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping flew into Moscow on Wednesday for talks with President Vladimir Putin and a pomp-filled visit that Kyiv has made clear it opposes after Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow shortly before he touched down.

The Trump administration has said it wants to pull apart Russia and China, but the two countries need each other too much.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to start a four-day visit to Russia on Wednesday, giving President Vladimir Putin an important diplomatic boost at a time when the Russian leader is keen to show his country is not isolated on the world stage.

Former President Joe Biden accused President Donald Trump of 'modern-day appeasement' of Russia in peace talks with Ukraine, in an interview with BBC.

The attacks came a day before a Russian-proposed cease-fire was to take effect and as Moscow prepared to welcome foreign dignitaries for a parade.

Vladimir Putin has announced another temporary suspension of military activities. The Kremlin warns Ukraine of an "appropriate response" if the unilateral "ceasefire" declared by the Russian leader for Victory Day is violated.

Vladimir Putin has announced another temporary suspension of military activities. The Kremlin warns Ukraine of an "appropriate response" if the unilateral "ceasefire" declared by the Russian leader on the occasion of Victory Day is violated.