Putin lands in China for meeting with 'dear friend' Xi
Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This visit coincides with the anniversary of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship and follows a recent trip by US President Donald Trump to China. The leaders aim to strengthen their strategic partnership amidst ongoing global tensions, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine.
- ▪Putin's visit is his 25th to China and is seen as a demonstration of the strong ties between the two nations.
- ▪The trip is timed to coincide with the anniversary of the 2001 Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship.
- ▪Putin and Xi are expected to discuss ways to further strengthen their partnership and address key international issues.
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Vladimir Putin lands in China for summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping days Donald Trump's visitTopic:World PoliticsWed 20 May 2026 at 2:35amWed 20 May 2026 at 2:35amWed 20 May 2026 at 2:35amRussian President Vladimir Putin greets Chinese officials, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi after he landed in Beijing. (Reuters: Sputnik/Vladimir Smirnov/Pool)In short:Russian President Vladimir Putin has touched down in Beijing for a two-day visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.The trip, designed to coincide with the anniversary of the 2001 Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship, comes days after US President Donald Trump visited China.
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