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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 19 for a two-day visit to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump left China. The visit highlights the deepening ties between Moscow and Beijing amid war, sanctions, and a fragmented world order. Analysts say the relationship, though asymmetrical, is driven by mutual economic and strategic needs rather than ideology alone.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, amid deepening bilateral ties and rising geopolitical tensions. The visit underscores the strengthening partnership between Moscow and Beijing.
President Donald Trump vowed to ‘split’ Russia and China but his policies have repeated predecessors’ mistakes, unwittingly cementing the Beijing-Moscow alliance. The Iran war, trade disputes and shared distrust of the West have driven the two powers closer together, with trade surging and energy deals expanding.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing just a day after US President Donald Trump departed, signaling Beijing’s deepening role as a central player in an increasingly fragmented world order. Analysts say the summit highlights China's growing diplomatic leverage and its positioning as a 'neutral superpower' amid global tensions over the US-Israel war on Iran and Russia's war in Ukraine. The visit underscores Moscow's reliance on Beijing as a strategic partner, with China holding significant sway in the relationship.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting China to deepen energy and trade ties. The visit is part of Moscow's efforts to counter Western sanctions and reinforce its strategic partnership with Beijing.
