Vladimir Putin to arrive in Beijing for state visit hot on heels of Trump
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting Beijing, shortly after President Donald Trump left China. This visit shows the strong relationship between Russia and China and highlights China's growing role in international diplomacy.Key Facts
- Putin’s visit to China is his 25th and comes just four days after President Trump’s visit.
- Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have met over 40 times, more than Xi’s meetings with any Western leader.
- The visit highlights China’s confidence and global diplomatic presence.
- Russia and China have increased their trade and financial dealings using their own currencies, the rouble and yuan, instead of the US dollar.
- China has bought over $367 billion in Russian fossil fuels since the Ukraine war began.
- The two countries have visa-free travel agreements for their citizens.
- There may be new energy deals, such as the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline through Mongolia.
- Russia is becoming more dependent on China due to Western sanctions and economic challenges related to the Ukraine conflict.
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