Putin says Russia-China ties at unprecedented level, invites Xi to Russia - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxQWkhtdzY4NWdlWjJLeUEwWElyOU5RdUVTMktZbEJlV0M2blhEbjhrQ0NhZTk1NXkwTUxKTzAzRElPeHZEeXB1cGRoSmVZMUkxRWpEYnpyYkZ5S2RXd3BoX0oydUV2RXgyOHJhUl84TWR3YjZjcW4xbHpJU1FPM0luejk5NjdnbFRSV2FSRGFMMVRTdXBXOHZRMmd5WE1KQXBabHg2MWFWUjZsUXl0bW5FUXktdVo?oc=5" target="_blank">Putin says Russia-China ties at unprecedented level, invites Xi to Russia</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

During a visit to Beijing on May 20, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized his strong personal and diplomatic relationship with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, focusing on energy cooperation and international affairs.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a video address before his state visit to China, stating that Russia-China relations have reached a truly unprecedented level.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a two-day state visit, marking his 25th trip to China since assuming the presidential office in 2000, and highlighted the unprecedented level of Russia-China relations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China for meetings with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on May 19, 2026, less than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that ties with China have reached an unprecedented level of mutual understanding and trust ahead of his Beijing visit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Beijing highlights the growing imbalance in Russia-China relations, with China becoming Russia's top trading partner since the Ukraine invasion.