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Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his close ties with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and said their countries are close partners in trade and international affairs as they opened bilateral talks Wednesday on his trip to Beijing. Xi welcomed Putin with a ceremony at the Great Hall of the People only days after meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. Xi and Putin were set to focus on energy and security as well as their overall ties. China became Russia’s top trading partner following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It also is the top customer for Russian oil and gas supplies, and Moscow expects the war in Iran to increase the demand.
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