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Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit
Putin seeks to deepen energy and trade ties as Russia leans on China for oil and gas amid Western sanctions, officials said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a two-day state visit to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, aiming to strengthen their strategic partnership following U.S. President Donald Trump's recent summit there.
Timed to mark the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, Putin's visit comes days after Trump concluded his high-profile Beijing trip, spotlighting China's diplomatic reach.
The leaders plan to sign a joint declaration on building a "multipolar world" while discussing the long-delayed Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, though pricing disagreements remain unresolved.
Russia now imports more than 90% of its sanctioned technology through China, a reliance analysts say leaves Moscow increasingly vulnerable to Beijing's strategic priorities and negotiating leverage.
Beijing appears determined to preserve diplomatic flexibility by engaging all major powers, balancing its "no limits" partnership with Moscow against efforts to maintain stable ties with Washington.
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