Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit
Putin and Xi are expected to discuss energy deals and Ukraine as Russia leans on China for trade and diplomatic support, analysts 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.
243 Articles
243 Articles
The Russian President's state visit will focus primarily on strengthening the Russian-Chinese partnership. Furthermore, a "declaration on the creation of a multipolar world order" will be adopted.
He will be there until Wednesday and will have a meeting with his Chinese pair.The visit has no "connection" with Trump's trip to Beijing and was agreed in February.The issues on the agenda.
CDU foreign politician Jürgen Hardt analyses Xi Jinping's meetings with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. He sees Russia's growing dependence on China and expresses doubts about reports about Chinese training of Russian soldiers.
The two Presidents will discuss ways to strengthen their bilateral strategic partnership.
News24 | Putin visits ‘dear friend’ Xi Jinping in show of strong ties between Russia and China
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and his “long-time good friend” Xi Jinping, intending to show their ties are unshakeable days after a visit by US President Donald Trump.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 39% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
