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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a two-day state visit, his 25th trip to China since taking office in 2000. The visit came just days after <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/trump-xi-hold-historic-summit-in-beijing">U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his own visit to China</a>.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a two-day state visit, his 25th trip to China since taking office in 2000. The visit came just days after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his own visit to China.

Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to exchange views on bilateral relations and key international issues, with a joint declaration anticipated after their talks. The two also participated in a ceremony marking the opening of the "Years of Education" between Russia and China for 2026-2027.

Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to exchange views on bilateral relations and key international issues, with a joint declaration anticipated after their talks. The two also participated in a ceremony marking the opening of the "Years of Education" between Russia and China for 2026-2027.

Bilateral trade between Russia and China reached $227.9 billion in 2025, the third consecutive year the figure exceeded $200 billion.

Bilateral trade between Russia and China reached $227.9 billion in 2025, the third consecutive year the figure exceeded $200 billion.

China has purchased more than $367 billion in Russian fossil fuels since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and Russian oil supplies to China rose 35% in the first quarter of this year. China does not comply with Western sanctions imposed on Russia.

China has purchased more than $367 billion in Russian fossil fuels since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and Russian oil supplies to China rose 35% in the first quarter of this year. China does not comply with Western sanctions imposed on Russia.

The Power of Siberia 2, a proposed 1,600-mile (2,575-km) natural gas pipeline running through Mongolia, remains a key topic under discussion between Moscow and Beijing. The project would add 50 billion cubic meters of gas capacity to Russia's energy flows into China.

The Power of Siberia 2, a proposed 1,600-mile (2,575-km) natural gas pipeline running through Mongolia, remains a key topic under discussion between Moscow and Beijing. The project would add 50 billion cubic meters of gas capacity to Russia's energy flows into China.

Putin's approval rating stood at 65.6% last month, its lowest level since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, according to state pollster VTsIOM. A Russian deputy from Siberia publicly called for a swift end to the war, warning the economy could not sustain a prolonged conflict.

Putin's approval rating stood at 65.6% last month, its lowest level since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, according to state pollster VTsIOM. A Russian deputy from Siberia publicly called for a swift end to the war, warning the economy could not sustain a prolonged conflict.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 19 for a two-day state visit, his 25th trip to China since taking office in 2000. The visit came just days after U.S. President Donald <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/trump-xi-hold-historic-summit-in-beijing">Trump concluded his own visit to China</a>.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 19 for a two-day state visit, his 25th trip to China since taking office in 2000. The visit came just days after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his own visit to China.

Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to exchange views on bilateral relations and key international issues, with a joint declaration anticipated after their talks. The two also participated in a ceremony marking the opening of the Years of Education between Russia and China for 2026-2027.

Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to exchange views on bilateral relations and key international issues, with a joint declaration anticipated after their talks. The two also participated in a ceremony marking the opening of the Years of Education between Russia and China for 2026-2027.

Bilateral trade between Russia and China reached $227.9 billion in 2025, the third consecutive year the figure exceeded $200 billion. Settlements between the two countries are conducted almost entirely in rubles and yuan rather than U.S. dollars.

Bilateral trade between Russia and China reached $227.9 billion in 2025, the third consecutive year the figure exceeded $200 billion. Settlements between the two countries are conducted almost entirely in rubles and yuan rather than U.S. dollars.

The Power of Siberia 2, a proposed 1,600-mile natural gas pipeline running through Mongolia, remains a key topic under discussion between Moscow and Beijing. The project would add 50 billion cubic meters of gas capacity to Russia's energy flows into China.

The Power of Siberia 2, a proposed 1,600-mile natural gas pipeline running through Mongolia, remains a key topic under discussion between Moscow and Beijing. The project would add 50 billion cubic meters of gas capacity to Russia's energy flows into China.

Putin's 25th visit to China marks a powerful milestone in one of the world's most consequential partnerships. The two nations are celebrating 30 years of strategic coordination, and this summit is set to deepen ties across diplomacy, culture and trade. Russia and China are injecting real stability into a chaotic world, and that's exactly what this moment calls for.

Putin's 25th visit to China marks a powerful milestone in one of the world's most consequential partnerships. The two nations are celebrating 30 years of strategic coordination, and this summit is set to deepen ties across diplomacy, culture and trade. Russia and China are injecting real stability into a chaotic world, and that's exactly what this moment calls for.

Putin is showing up to Beijing as a weakened leader desperate for Chinese support, not as an equal partner. The economic imbalance is stark, as Russia accounts for just 4% of China's trade, meaning Beijing, which faces its own potential downfall as American and European consumer demand declines, holds all the leverage and can dictate terms.

Putin is showing up to Beijing as a weakened leader desperate for Chinese support, not as an equal partner. The economic imbalance is stark, as Russia accounts for just 4% of China's trade, meaning Beijing, which faces its own potential downfall as American and European consumer demand declines, holds all the leverage and can dictate terms.

There's an 81% chance that China will publicly sell domestic AI accelerators to Russia by 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's an 81% chance that China will publicly sell domestic AI accelerators to Russia by 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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Putin's 25th visit to China marks a powerful milestone in one of the world's most consequential partnerships. The two BRICS nations are celebrating 30 years of strategic coordination, and this summit is set to deepen ties across diplomacy, culture and trade. Russia and China are injecting real stability into a chaotic multipolar world.

Putin's 25th visit to China marks a powerful milestone in one of the world's most consequential partnerships. The two BRICS nations are celebrating 30 years of strategic coordination, and this summit is set to deepen ties across diplomacy, culture and trade. Russia and China are injecting real stability into a chaotic multipolar world.

Putin is showing up in Beijing as a weakened leader desperate for Chinese support, not as an equal partner. The economic mismatch is stark, as Russia accounts for just 4% of China's trade, meaning Beijing holds all the leverage and can dictate terms. The Russia-Sino relationship is deeply unbalanced, and their unified front is overstated.

Putin is showing up in Beijing as a weakened leader desperate for Chinese support, not as an equal partner. The economic mismatch is stark, as Russia accounts for just 4% of China's trade, meaning Beijing holds all the leverage and can dictate terms. The Russia-Sino relationship is deeply unbalanced, and their unified front is overstated.

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