Published: May 19, 2026, 14:46 IST | Updated: May 19, 2026, 14:46 IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Moscow’s relationship with China as reaching an “unprecedented level” ahead of his high-profile visit to Beijing. The trip comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to China, intensifying focus on shifting global alliances, energy cooperation and the growing Russia-China strategic partnership. Putin and Xi Jinping are expected to discuss trade, diplomacy, regional security and deeper economic coordination amid ongoing global geopolitical tensions.