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Xi and Putin strengthen ties amid global tensions

May 20, 2026, 2:00 AM70
(Update: May 20, 2026, 6:34 PM)
General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party since 2012
president of Russia (1999–2008, 2012–present)
capital city of China
country primarily in North America
president of the United States from 2017 to 2021

Xi and Putin strengthen ties amid global tensions

  • Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing to discuss strengthening their countries' partnership.
  • Both leaders signed joint statements reaffirming their commitment to economic cooperation and energy collaboration.
  • Despite a warm atmosphere, no progress was made on critical projects like the Power of Siberia-2 pipeline, reflecting an imbalanced partnership.
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