Putin Arrives in Beijing for Talks with Xi Jinping Following Trump's Visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 19, 2026, for a two-day state visit to meet with President Xi Jinping. Analysts view the back-to-back summits with Trump and Putin as a strategic move by Beijing to assert its central role in international diplomacy.
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