Putin Plans Two Visits to China in 2026 as Ties Deepen
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Chinese President Xi Jinping conducted a dual-track of high-stakes diplomacy Wednesday, holding a video summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and a separate phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, as Beijing attempts to navigate an increasingly fractured global order.
During the video conference with the Russian leader, Xi noted that their two meetings over the past year have steered Sino-Russian relations into a new phase. He highlighted the countries’ joint commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory against fascism, showcasing a determination to defend the outcomes of World War II and international justice.
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- Xi Jinping held a video summit with Putin and a separate call with Trump, emphasizing close Sino-Russian ties and high-level cooperation.
- Putin and Xi pledged deeper strategic partnership, mutual support, and discussed international hotspots including Ukraine, Taiwan, and Gaza.
- The discussions took place as the New START nuclear treaty was set to expire; Russia remains open to nuclear negotiations.
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