Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to discuss Donald Trump’s recent visit to China during his own upcoming meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to the Kremlin.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that preparations for Putin’s China trip had already been completed and that the visit would take place “really soon”.
While exact dates have not yet been announced, Peskov confirmed that the details of the trip had already been agreed upon between Moscow and Beijing.
Trump-Xi Summit Draws Global Attention
Putin’s visit comes just days after Trump held a major summit with Xi in Beijing, where the two leaders discussed trade, Taiwan, Iran and wider global tensions.
The Trump-Xi meeting has attracted significant international attention as Washington and Beijing attempt to stabilise relations despite continuing rivalry on security, technology and trade.
According to the Kremlin, Putin wants to exchange views with Xi on the summit and broader international developments.
Focus On Strategic Ties
Peskov said the talks between Putin and Xi would mainly focus on strengthening bilateral ties between Russia and China, including trade and economic cooperation.
Russia and China have expanded their partnership significantly in recent years, especially after Moscow’s growing confrontation with the West following the Ukraine war.
The two countries signed a “no limits” strategic partnership agreement in February 2022, shortly before Russia launched its military operation in Ukraine.
Growing Russia-China Partnership
Xi and Putin have met more than 40 times over the years and continue to present their relationship as one of strategic coordination and long-term cooperation.
China has become one of Russia’s most important economic and diplomatic partners as Western sanctions continue to isolate Moscow from Europe and the United States.
Apart from trade and energy cooperation, the two leaders are also expected to discuss wider geopolitical issues and global security developments during the upcoming visit.
(with inputs from Reuters)
