When Putin visits China, he wants to discuss Trump's visit with Xi

The Kremlin said President Vladimir Putin is expected to discuss Donald Trump’s recent China visit with President Xi Jinping during his upcoming trip to China, which will be scheduled soon. The talks will also focus on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing key international issues amid strong trade relations.

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May 15, 2026

When Putin visits China, he wants to discuss Trump's visit with Xi

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Yegor Kovalchuk on his appointment as acting governor of the Bryansk region, in Moscow, Russia May 13, 2026.

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President Vladimir Putin hopes to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's recent visit to China with President Xi Jinping during the Russian leader's own imminent visit there, the Kremlin said on Friday.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the details of Putin's own China visit, which he said would take place "really soon", has been agreed upon and that the exact dates would be announced soon.

Peskov said Putin and Xi would focus on bilateral ties amid solid trade volumes, but also discuss international matters.

-Anastasia Lyrchikova/Reuters