[68027] Putin-Xi Summit in Beijing: Deepening the Strategic Alliance Against the West

Strengthening Ties in Beijing: Putin and Xi Call for a "Multi-Polar World"

Russian President Vladimir Putin held an official visit to Beijing, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to Sputnik Türkiye, which is identified with the Kremlin's position, the leaders signed a joint statement on deepening relations between the countries, declaring that "the era of the unipolar world is over." The visit took place just days after US President Donald Trump's visit to China, a fact interpreted by commentators as a clear Russian-Chinese attempt to present an alternative to American hegemony.

During the summit, both leaders emphasized the importance of economic and energy cooperation. According to Sputnik Türkiye reports, Putin clarified that Russia is prepared to supply gas and oil to China without interruption, describing the relations between the countries as a "strategic partnership that is not dependent on external pressures." At the same time, both countries announced the extension of their friendship and cooperation agreement, noting that bilateral trade recorded a 20% increase in the first four months of 2026.

In the field of international diplomacy, the leaders expressed sharp criticism of the West. According to Sputnik Türkiye, Putin and Xi condemned the attacks by the US and Israel against Iran, calling them a "violation of international law" and a factor destabilizing the Middle East. Additionally, the issue of Ukraine was discussed, with the countries emphasizing their support for resolving the conflict through dialogue and negotiation.

In addition to the political level, the visit recorded personal moments, as Sputnik Türkiye reported on Putin's meeting with Fang Pai, a man he met during his first visit to China about 20 years ago. Meanwhile, in the political system, it was reported that Moscow is ready to continue talks with the US on the subject of Ukraine, as according to Sputnik Türkiye, US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive in Russia in the near future.