Putin arrives in China for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for discussions with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The visit comes shortly after Donald Trump's trip to China and focuses on enhancing trade and energy relations. This meeting is significant as it occurs in the context of ongoing Western sanctions against Russia.
- ▪Putin's visit aims to strengthen trade and energy ties with China.
- ▪The meeting follows Donald Trump's recent trip to China.
- ▪The discussions are taking place amid Western sanctions against Russia.
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Toggle PlayPutin arrives in China for talks with Chinese leader Xi JinpingNewsFeedPutin arrives in China for talks with Chinese leader Xi JinpingRussian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, less than a week after Donald Trump’s China trip. Putin’s visit is aimed at deepening trade and energy ties with China amid Western sanctions.Published On 19 May 202619 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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