Putin Meets Chinese Officials in Beijing for Energy and Security Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for meetings with Chinese officials focused on energy and security cooperation. The visit follows a recent trip by U.S. President Donald Trump to meet with Xi Jinping.
France 24The meetings come less than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump visited Xi Jinping.
Officials from both sides are expected to address cooperation in energy supplies and regional security matters. The discussions build on longstanding ties between the two countries that have strengthened since the start of the conflict in Ukraine.
The current visit marks Putin's engagement with Russia's most important partner in recent years. Chinese officials described the relationship as resting on unshakable foundations during the Beijing talks.
“Xi and Putin - Leaders praise 'unshakable foundations' at Beijing talks”
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Putin arrived in Beijing for meetings with Chinese officials.
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