Thursday, May 21, 2026

Xi and Putin meet to reaffirm China-Russia ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, reaffirming their strategic partnership and growing energy trade. The summit came just days after Xi hosted U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting Beijing's central role in global diplomacy. The two leaders signed over 40 cooperation agreements and issued a joint statement signaling a united front on international affairs.