Vladimir Putin’s Beijing visit sparked fresh debate over diplomatic optics as he received a warmer, more ceremonial welcome than President Trump, then quickly invited Xi Jinping to Russia. Commentators say the easy personal chemistry and coordinated China–Russia messaging looked like a subtle signal to Washington, even as both leaders stopped short of formal anti‑U.S. alignments.
Published on May 20, 2026 03:17 pm IST
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Vladimir Putin’s Beijing visit sparked fresh debate over diplomatic optics as he received a warmer, more ceremonial welcome than President Trump, then quickly invited Xi Jinping to Russia. Commentators say the easy personal chemistry and coordinated China–Russia messaging looked like a subtle signal to Washington, even as both leaders stopped short of formal anti‑U.S. alignments.
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