Russian President Putin meets with China's Xi Jinping days after Trump's visit

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The Guardian emphasizes the implications of China's relationship with Russia, framing it as a significant issue for Western nations. In contrast, ABC News (Australia) presents a more neutral tone, highlighting the Kremlin's insistence that…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently in Beijing for discussions with President Xi Jinping. This meeting occurs shortly after President Trump's recent visit to China, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic engagements between these nations. The talks are being closely monitored given the geopolitical implications.

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▪Putin is in Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping.
▪The meeting follows President Trump's visit to China.
▪The discussions are significant for international relations.

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12 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 days. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 5 centre.

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▪ Days After Hosting Trump, Xi Deepens Ties With Putin — NYT > Top Stories
▪ Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit — Korea Times
▪ China’s Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing — Al Jazeera English
▪ Putin on the back foot? Russian president in China as Ukraine campaign stalls — France 24 (EN)
▪ Russian leader Vladimir Putin arrives in China just days after Donald Trump’s visit — South China Morning Post
▪ Xi Jinping Told Donald Trump That Vladimir Putin Might Regret The Ukraine Invasion: Report — Reddit
▪ Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin in Beijing days after Trump: what to know — The Hindu — Top
▪ Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump’s trip to Beijing - AP News — Google News
▪ Xi told Trump that Putin might ‘regret’ invasion of Ukraine — Financial Times — Home
▪ Xi to welcome Putin for visit days after hosting Trump — ABC News (Australia)
▪ Xi Jinping prepares to welcome Vladimir Putin to China, four days after hosting Donald Trump — The Guardian — World

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World Russian President Putin meets with China's Xi Jinping days after Trump's visit May 20, 20264:48 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Jennifer Pak , Leila Fadel Russian President Putin meets with China's Xi Jinping days after Trump's visit Audio will be available later today. President Vladimir Putin is in Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping, in a closely watched visit that comes just days after President Trump's high-profile trip to China. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email

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