Putin and Xi say ties are at ‘unprecedented’ high at friendly summit after Trump visit
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing, declaring their countries' ties to be at a historic high. The meeting followed a recent visit from U.S. President Donald Trump, with both leaders emphasizing their cooperation as a stabilizing force in a turbulent global landscape. They signed multiple agreements and criticized U.S. policies, while Putin expressed a desire for Xi to visit Russia next year.
- ▪Xi Jinping stated that China-Russia relations are at a historic high during his meeting with Vladimir Putin.
- ▪The two leaders signed nearly two dozen agreements covering various sectors including economy and trade.
- ▪Putin referred to Xi as his 'dear friend' and invited him to visit Russia next year.
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AsiaPutin and Xi say ties are at ‘unprecedented’ high at friendly summit after Trump visitDays after hosting President Donald Trump, Chinese leader Xi Jinping sought to reassure Russian President Vladimir Putin, who faces pressure at home over his war in Ukraine.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleXi hosts Putin in Beijing less than a week after Trump00:59Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 20, 2026, 8:03 AM EDTBy Mithil AggarwalHONG KONG — China-Russia relations are at a “historic high,” Chinese leader Xi Jinping said Wednesday, as he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing days after hosting U.S. President Donald Trump.
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