Comparison of ceremony in China for Putin and Trump visits has no point, Kremlin says
The Kremlin has dismissed comparisons between the ceremonial aspects of President Putin's and former President Trump's visits to China. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that while the content of the visits may be compared, the ceremonies themselves should not be. This statement comes amid ongoing discussions about the significance of diplomatic visits.
- ▪The Kremlin stated that comparing the ceremonies of Putin and Trump in China is pointless.
- ▪Dmitry Peskov highlighted that the content of the visits can be compared instead.
- ▪The remarks were made during an interview with state television.
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Comparison of ceremony in China for Putin and Trump visits has no point, Kremlin says"There is a point in comparing the content," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state television Kremlin reporter Pavel Zarubin when asked about comparisons with the Trump visit.Follow us on GoogleRussian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 20, 2026. (photo credit: Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS)
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