Putin and Xi hold talks in Beijing: LIVE UPDATES, VIDEOS

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20 May 2026, 08:23 GMT+10

The Russian presidents official visit reinforces what both sides have described as a no-limits relationship

Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting an official welcoming ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday, opening a packed day of talks and events aimed at further deepening ties between the two countries.

Putin arrived in the Chinese capital on Tuesday night for a two-day official visit at Xi's invitation. The trip coincides with the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Russia-China Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation, a landmark document that laid the foundation for theirstrategic relationship.

The Russian leader's schedule in Beijing includes one-on-one and expanded-format talks with Xi, the signing of dozens of joint documents, and several events highlighting the political, economic, and cultural dimensions of Moscow-Beijing relations. Putin is also expected to meet other senior Chinese officials.

Theagendais expected to cover trade, energy, security, investment, technological cooperation, and global affairs. Around 40 bilateral documents are expected to be signed during the visit, including a joint statement on deepening comprehensive strategic ties between Moscow and Beijing.

In avideo addressto the people of China ahead of the trip, Putin described Moscow and Beijing as a stabilizing force in global politics that seeks "peace and universal prosperity."

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