Putin and Xi reaffirm 'unyielding' ties days after Trump visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed their strong ties during a meeting in Beijing. The discussions come shortly after Donald Trump's visit to China, which did not yield significant results. Analysts suggest that Putin may seek to advance energy cooperation, particularly regarding the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
- ▪Putin and Xi emphasized their countries' strong alliance during talks in Beijing.
- ▪The meeting followed Donald Trump's visit to China, which lacked major breakthroughs.
- ▪Analysts believe Putin may push for progress on the Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. ALEXANDER KAZAKOV / ALEXANDER KAZAKOV/POOL SPUTNIK KREMLIN VIA AP President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's "unyielding" ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, May 20, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after Donald Trump's visit to the Asian superpower economy. After the US president was received with pomp last week but left without major breakthroughs, including on help with reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Putin's visit will be scrutinized for tangible takeaways.
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