Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, two leaders for life, are set to meet in Moscow on Monday as part of a highly symbolized meeting meant to demonstrate the strength of the "no limits" friendship between the two sides. While a grand breakthrough on Ukraine is unlikely, the meeting carries high stakes. Xi's visit offers an opportunity for Putin to showcase the new world order he has been shaping with his ambitious warfare on Ukraine, and for the Chinese leader to strengthen ties with a powerful but strategic partner. Analysts note that Xi doesn't actually have to achieve much during the visit to burnish China's credibility as a global heavyweight. This comes as the United States and its NATO allies are increasingly looking to position themselves against Russia and China – a competition for global influence and geopolitical alliances of its own. The visit further emboldens Putin and his belief that the world is no longer under the control of the West. Furthermore, analysts