Putin arrived in China for talks with Xi Jinping following Trump
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The Russian dictator arrived in Beijing for his first foreign visit of 2026. The meeting with Xi Jinping takes place immediately after Donald Trump's trip.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for a two-day visit and plans to meet with PRC leader Xi Jinping. This was reported by Russian state agencies, according to UNN.
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According to Russian media, Putin's plane landed at Beijing Capital International Airport. This visit marks the Kremlin leader's first foreign trip in 2026.
During his stay in China, Putin is expected to hold talks with Xi Jinping. The official agenda for the meeting has not yet been released.
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Putin's visit takes place shortly after US President Donald Trump's trip to the PRC. The American leader arrived in China on May 14 – for the first time since 2017.
Trump's visit was originally planned for March, but it was postponed following the outbreak of war between the US, Israel, and Iran.