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Putin heads to China May 19-20 to deepen Xi ties after Trump visit delivers no breakthrough
International
Published on 16 May 2026
Xi and Trump met first, yet Putin moves next
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on May 19 for two days, aiming to expand ties with Xi Jinping and sign a joint declaration. The trip comes right after Donald Trump’s high-profile return to Beijing, where major trade and geopolitical disputes, including Ukraine, remained unresolved. Putin will also discuss economic and trade cooperation with Premier Li Qiang. With Western sanctions squeezing Russia’s energy access, China remains Moscow’s crucial buyer of oil and gas.
- Putin’s two-day China visit runs May 19-20
- Talks focus on deepening Moscow Beijing comprehensive partnership
- Xi and Putin are set to exchange views on international issues
- A joint declaration is scheduled at the end of talks
- Putin will meet Premier Li Qiang on economic and trade cooperation
- China’s role grows as sanctions limit Russia’s oil and gas options
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