Published on
16/05/2026 - 12:19 GMT+2
Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a visit to his Chinese counterpart from 19 to 20 May, just days after US President Donald Trump wrapped up a state visit to Beijing, the Kremlin has announced.
In a post on Telegram, Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Putin would make the official trip "at the invitation" of Chinese President Xi Jinping, adding that it was intended to mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between the two nations.
The pair are set to discuss ways to deepen their countries' "comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation" and to share views on "key international and regional issues."
