"One day apart feels like three autumns," the Russian head of state said

Head-of-state diplomacy by Xi, Putin shapes momentum of key relationship.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has today arrived in Beijing for talks with 'long-time good friend' Xi Jinping, just four days after Donald Trump's own visit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and “long-time good friend” Xi Jinping,