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[68578] Putin-Xi summit in Beijing: Deepening the strategic partnership against the West

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, aiming to strengthen the political and economic axis between the countries and discuss a solution to the crisis in Ukraine.

Strengthening ties in Beijing: Putin and Xi call for a multipolar world order

As part of his visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a meeting defined by the Kremlin as a milestone in relations between the countries. According to reports by Mash, the leaders signed a joint statement on deepening cooperation and emphasized the importance of a "multipolar world order." Xi warned against a return to the "law of the jungle" in the international arena, while Putin noted that relations between the countries have reached an "unprecedented level."

The Ukraine issue and international tension

Reports in Strana.ua indicate that the crisis in Ukraine was central to the talks. The parties declared the need to address the "roots of the crisis" through dialogue. However, Western and Ukrainian sources such as UNIAN and BBC News have raised concerns regarding covert military cooperation, including training of Russian forces in China to use drones, a claim the Chinese Foreign Ministry was quick to deny as an attempt to shift responsibility onto Beijing.

Competition and diplomacy: The comparison to Trump's visit

The visit to Beijing took place just days after the visit of US President Donald Trump. Commentators noted that Beijing tried to demonstrate balance, as TASS news agency quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who argued that there is no point in comparing ceremonial protocols, as "the main value lies in the content of the talks." Conversely, Western media outlets and regime opponents such as Dozhd emphasized that the gaps in state ceremonies serve as a diplomatic signal regarding Russia's status as a junior partner.

Economy and energy

Despite statements of intent to cooperate, Agentstvo emphasized that no significant progress was achieved on the "Power of Siberia 2" gas project. Putin highlighted the importance of energy supplies from Russia to China, while Boris Rozhin (known for his pro-Russian stance) explained that some agreements remain confidential to avoid American sanctions on Chinese companies.