[67933] Round of visits in Beijing: Russian President Putin landed in China following Trump's visit
The center of gravity shifts to Beijing: Putin meets with Xi Jinping
Just days after the highly publicized visit of former US President Donald Trump to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in Beijing last night for an official visit. According to the Abu Ali Express channel (identified with positions critical of the Iranian-Russian axis), this is a significant visit that comes immediately following Trump's arrival, which emphasizes China's importance as a global diplomatic crossroads.
During the visit, Putin is expected to participate in an international summit and hold a series of political talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The report on the Russian leader's schedule was confirmed by numerous media outlets, including Hadashot 360, Asaf Rozenzweig - News from the Great World, and War Room.
The Back Yard channel highlighted the importance of the diplomatic sequence, noting that like Trump, Putin also received an official welcome in Beijing. News Arena also noted the sequence of events, emphasizing that this is an official visit with great strategic significance for both Moscow and Beijing.