Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held high-profile talks in Beijing on May 20, 2026, as both countries moved to deepen political and economic ties. The meeting began outside the Great Hall of the People, where the two leaders walked along a red carpet before starting formal discussions.
The summit highlighted how China and Russia are building a stronger partnership during a period of rising global tensions. Officials from both countries also warned against what they called a return to the “law of the jungle” in world politics, signaling their shared opposition to Western-led pressure.
Russia Turns to China as Europe Energy Links Fade
One of the biggest issues during the talks was energy security. Russia is still struggling to replace the huge energy revenues it lost after the Ukraine war changed its relationship with Europe in 2022.
Before the conflict, Europe was a major buyer of Russian gas. Today,
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