Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting China to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The visit aims to strengthen economic cooperation and discuss key international issues, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship. This trip underscores the deepening ties between Russia and China, particularly in the context of their strategic partnership amid global tensions.
- ▪Putin's visit to China follows U.S. President Donald Trump's recent trip to Beijing.
- ▪The Kremlin stated that Putin and Xi will discuss economic cooperation and international issues.
- ▪China has become Russia's primary trade partner, especially in oil and gas supplies.
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World Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties May 19, 20262:02 AM ET By The Associated Press FILE - Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a walk at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing, China, Sept. 2, 2025. Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik Kremlin Pool Photo via AP hide caption toggle caption Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik Kremlin Pool Photo via AP BEIJING — Russian President Vladimir Putin is traveling to China to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping less than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his own trip to Beijing.
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