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After Trump, Xi welcomes Putin

May 20, 2026 1 min
geopoliticsrussia-china relationsinternational diplomacy
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing for talks focused on energy and security partnerships.

Days after a visit from US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing with a ceremonial welcome. The discussions between the two leaders are expected to emphasize energy cooperation, security ties, and the solidification of bilateral agreements amid ongoing sanctions on Russian oil.

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