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UPDATED May 19, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
May 15, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET

Putin to visit Beijing after Trump courts Xi

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Xi Jinping is set to welcome Vladimir Putin in Beijing shortly after Trump met Xi.
WHO: Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin
WHAT: Xi Jinping is set to welcome Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Beijing.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: The meetings follow Trump courting Xi, prompting Putin’s visit to Beijing.
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