Event Brief
Putin and Xi tout ties and energy trade in Beijing
Filed: May 21, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Summary: Putin and Xi hailed their strategic ties and growing energy trade during a meeting in Beijing.
WHO: Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping
WHAT: They hailed their high-level ties and growing energy trade during a meeting.
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 7:21 AM ET
WHERE: Beijing, China
WHY: They met in Beijing and discussed their strategic ties and energy trade.
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