Kremlin says it has ‘serious expectations’ for Putin’s trip to China
The Kremlin has expressed high expectations for President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to China on May 19 and 20. This trip aims to strengthen the 'privileged partnership' between Russia and China, especially in light of Western sanctions against Russia. Key discussions will likely include economic cooperation and the proposed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline.
- ▪President Putin's visit to China is scheduled for May 19 and 20.
- ▪The Kremlin emphasizes the importance of the Russia-China partnership amid Western sanctions.
- ▪Discussions will cover economic cooperation and the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline.
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Kremlin says it has ‘serious expectations’ for Putin’s trip to ChinaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxRussian President Vladimir Putin is to visit China on May 19 and 20.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 18, 2026, 05:58 PMUpdated May 18, 2026, 06:26 PMListenMOSCOW - Russia has high expectations for President Vladimir Putin’s trip to China this week, and the two sides will use it to develop their “privileged partnership”, the Kremlin said on May 18.Mr Putin is to visit China on May 19 and 20, less than a week after US President Donald Trump went there for talks with President Xi Jinping.“We have very serious expectations for this visit,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.The so-called “no limits” partnership between China and Russia, the world’s biggest producer of…
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