Putin Expected to Visit China Next Week, Reports Say
The Moscow Times • • world
Key Points:
- Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit China next week, with the trip likely to be low-key compared to the recent U.S.-China summit in Beijing.
- The visit, reportedly planned for one day, is described as part of routine diplomatic relations between Moscow and Beijing, without elaborate ceremonies.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed preparations are underway and emphasized the focus on the special strategic partnership between Russia and China.
- Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to discuss Xi’s recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to gain firsthand insights during the visit.
- The back-to-back visits by Putin and Trump mark the first time China has hosted both Russian and U.S. leaders for bilateral talks in the same month, signaling Beijing’s effort to balance its relations with the two powers.