Putin to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing next week
Putin is scheduled to visit China for discussions with Xi Jinping. This meeting follows a recent summit between Xi and U.S. President Trump. (sources: pbs, cbsnews, nytimes, france24, ap)
Putin will travel to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping, occurring shortly after Trump's visit to China. The Kremlin noted that Putin observed Trump's discussions with Xi.
- Putin's visit to Beijing is set for next week.
- The meeting with Xi follows Trump's recent summit in China.
- The Kremlin indicated that Putin was attentive to Trump's discussions during his visit.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights ongoing diplomatic interactions between Russia and China in the context of U.S. foreign relations.
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