Event Brief
Xi and Putin reaffirm China-Russia ties in Beijing talks
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Summary: Putin praised close ties with Xi as the two countries opened bilateral talks in Beijing.
WHO: Vladimir Putin
WHAT: Putin praised close ties with Xi and opened bilateral talks with China’s leader Xi Jinping.
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 1:26 AM ET
WHERE: Beijing
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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