EU targets Russians with sanctions over the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children - AP News

EU targets Russians with sanctions over the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children  AP News

Days After Hosting Trump, Xi Deepens Ties With Putin

Meeting President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Beijing, China’s leader called for a halt to fighting in the Middle East and took a veiled swipe at the United States.

By David Pierson

The EU wants a Putin whisperer

As US-led talks on Ukraine stall, Europe is looking to put more skin in the game

Putin and Xi reaffirm 'unyielding' ties days after Trump visit

On his visit to China, Vladimir Putin told Xi Jinping that relations between the two countries had reached an 'unprecedentedly high level' despite 'unfavorable external factors,' without naming any third country.

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing days after Trump visit

Coming so soon after the visit by US president Donald Trump, the optics and outcomes of the meeting between China and Russia will be closely scrutinised Xi Jinping has welcomed Vladimir Putin in Beijing, shaking hands with the Russian leader outside the Great Hall of the People, days after the Chinese leader hosted Donald Trump in the same location. Putin and Xi walked down a red carpet rolled out to greet the Russian president, and stood as a military band played their two national anthems....

By Guardian staff and agencies

Russian President Putin meets with China's Xi Jinping days after Trump's visit

President Vladimir Putin is in Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping, in a closely watched visit that comes just days after President Trump's high-profile trip to China.

By Jennifer Pak

Are Trump and Xi making a genuine breakthrough or is China stringing us along … again?

President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping raises questions about whether talks can end Cold War 2.0 amid fentanyl failures and Chinese aggression.

Is Russia ‘simulating diplomacy’ because of war losses in Ukraine?

Putin has talked about a truce, but some analysts say it's a ploy to buy time while Moscow's soldiers are on back foot.

Xi welcomes Putin to China days after Trump visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his close ties with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and said their countries are partners in trade and international affairs as they opened bilateral talks Wednesday on his trip to Beijing.

Putin's 25th visit to China: leaders discuss global "turbulence", Iran and extending partnership

Talks between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian ruler Vladimir Putin are continuing in Beijing. According to media reports, this marks Putin's 25th visit to China during his quarter of a century in power in Russia.

By Iryna Balachuk

As Putin-Xi meet, Iran war energy disruption puts long-stalled Russian gas pipeline back on agenda

Putin is expected to hold talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday, with the long-stalled Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline topping the agenda.

Xi-Putin summit leaves gas pipeline plan in limbo

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin made little progress on long-delayed plans to to build a new gas pipeline between the two countries at a presidential summit in Beijing. There was still no “clear timeline” and “there are still some details to be worked out”, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian media. The two countries had reached a “basic understanding”, including on “the route and how it will be built”, he said. Putin arrived in Beijing for his 25th visit ami...

By Brian Rhoads,Raymond Ma

Xi and Putin call for 'multi-polar' world order

President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping signed a joint declaration on Wednesday focused on building a “multi-polar world" as the two met in Beijing, coming on the heels of US president Donald Trump's visit to the Chinese capital days earlier. France 24's correspondent Yena Lee has the latest.

By FRANCE24

The 2,600km gas pipeline from Russia to China that Putin hopes will rescue a stalling economy

The planned Power of Siberia 2 system is designed to transport 50bn cubic metres of gas annually to China to Mongolia

By Sam Li and Lewis Jackson

Vucic to visit China in May: Meeting Xi after Trump and Putin is the pinnacle of my career

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will pay an official visit to the People’s Republic of China from May 24 to 28, 2026, at the invitation of Presiden

China’s Xi gives Putin a red-carpet welcome – and makes a veiled jab at the US

Russia's Putin gets red carpet welcome in China; high-stakes tea meeting with Xi in focus

By TOI WORLD DESK

Xi calls for immediate end to all hostilities in West Asia

Xi calls for immediate end to all hostilities in West Asia

Comparison of ceremony in China for Putin and Trump visits has no point, Kremlin says

"There is a point in comparing the content," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state television Kremlin reporter Pavel Zarubin when asked about comparisons with the Trump visit.

Xi Steps Up Appeal For Middle East Ceasefire At Start Of Putin Talks

The leaders of Russia and China - two of the biggest backers of Iran - are meeting a day after Trump said he'd held off on a new bombardment of Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Persian Gulf allies.

Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in China talks after Trump visit

President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia’s “unyielding” ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Asian superpower economy. After the US president was received with pomp last week but left without major breakthroughs, including on help with reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Putin’s visit will be scrutinised for tangible takeaways. Putin is, however, weakened by years of Russia’s war on Ukr...

By none@none.com (AFP)

China's Xi, Russia's Putin praise ties at Beijing talks

China and Russia's leaderslauded on Wednesday the progress in their strategic ties, as they met in Beijing for summit talks where Moscow is expected to push for stronger energy links. President Xi Jinping welcomed President Vladimir Putin with an honour guard and a gun salute at the Great Hall of the People, as children waved Chinese and Russian flags. ‌Alongside formal talks, the pair are expected to cap the day with an intimate meeting over tea. Coming on the heels of US President Donald Trump

By The Korea Herald

China, Russia leaders signal closer partnership in high-profile Beijing talks

China and Russia’s leaderslauded on Wednesday the progress in their strategic ties, as they met in Beijing for summit talks where Moscow is expected to push for stronger energy links. President Xi Jinping welcomed President Vladimir Putin with an honour guard and a gun salute at the Great Hall of the People, as children waved […]

Four killed and more than 20 injured as Russian missile and drone strikes pound Ukraine

Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing for two-day summit with Xi Jinping

By Rachael Alexander

Putin arrives in China for Xi talks with gas project on agenda

The two leaders share a strong bond and common desire for a multipolar world order to challenge U.S. global dominance.

Putin, Xi to highlight alliance strength after Trump trip

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing as they seek to underline their alliance in the wake of US President Donald Trump's visit to the Asian superpower economy.

Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit

President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's "unyielding" ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after Donald Trump's visit to the Asian superpower economy.

By RFI

Putin hails 'strong' momentum in Russia-China cooperation in talks with Xi

Xi and Putin unite in criticism of US on nuclear, security issues

A statement from Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin also criticizes the United States over the expiry of the last remaining treaty restricting the size of the US and Russian nuclear arsenals

By Reuters

Putin and Xi Sign ‘Multipolar World’ Declaration in Beijing

In a veiled swipe at the United States, Chinese Leader Xi Jinping warned of “unilateral and hegemonic countercurrents running rampant.”

Putin meets with Xi Jinping in Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Beijing on the morning of May 20.

Chinese engineer set to reunite with Putin 26 years after chance Beihai Park encounter - China Daily

Chinese engineer set to reunite with Putin 26 years after chance Beihai Park encounter  China Daily

Does US now need China more than China needs US?

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing. Statements made after the highly anticipated talks suggested that neither side left the negotiations fu...

'President Putin, you're still as dashing as ever': Chinese engineer plans to tell Russian president when meeting him again 26 years later: media - Global Times

'President Putin, you're still as dashing as ever': Chinese engineer plans to tell Russian president when meeting him again 26 years later: media  Global Times

EU considers Merkel or Draghi as possible common negotiator with Putin, Financial Times reports

Finland's President Alexander Stump and his predecessor, Sauli Niinisto, are also heard - Putin's suggestion about Schroeder rejected without discussion - EU acknowledges that talks with Moscow are possible, due to the inability of the US to reach a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine The post EU considers Merkel or Draghi as possible common negotiator with Putin, Financial Times reports appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Xi and Putin highlight their friendship and cooperation in Beijing visit - Naharnet

Xi and Putin highlight their friendship and cooperation in Beijing visit  Naharnet

Putin says Russia-China ties at unprecedented level, invites Xi to Russia

Ties between ​Russia and ‌China are ​at ​an unprecedented level, ⁠President ​Vladimir Putin ​told his Chinese counterpart ​Xi ​Jinping in Beijing ‌on ⁠Wednesday, and invited ​him ​to ⁠visit Russia ​next ​year.

By Abubakar Ibrahim