Vladimir Putin

Putin arrives in China for Xi talks with gas project on agenda

The two sides plan to sign approximately 40 documents, according to Kremlin foreign policy aide

US President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026.

Trump denies Xi told him that Putin would regret Ukraine war

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump denied reports that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, offered a bleak assessment of Russia’s war in Ukraine, including claiming that Vladimir Putin would regret invading h...

On paper, Trump (left) and Xi converged: The US readout says “both countries agreed that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon” and Hormuz “must remain open”.

A choreographed detente: Reading the Trump-Xi summit

Xi’s move to host Russia so soon after Washington’s visit suggests Beijing plans to maintain its full portfolio of relationships

Putin will also discuss trade and economic cooperation with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Putin to visit China May 19 to 20 for talks with Xi, Kremlin says

Both countries plan to sign a joint statement and a number of bilateral intergovernmental agreements and other documents

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia-China are close to major oil and gas cooperation, with plans to discuss nuclear energy with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Putin to visit Beijing only days after Trump departs, SCMP reports

The one-day trip is seen as a routine part of the Kremlin’s relationship with Beijing

Raketa's industrial roots date back to 1721, and it recently pivoted to high‑end watches largely based on Soviet designs.

Briton in Russia revives Soviet-era watches for luxury market – and Putin

Demand rises after Russian president wears watch by bespoke offshoot

Yekaterina Oreshkina, owner of the BonCafe bakery chain, at a cafe she closed due to rising food prices, rent and taxes, while keeping her other outlets open, in Moscow.

In Russia, many restaurants and cafes close as consumption stalls amid major slowdown

Russians are cutting back on discretionary spending at the fastest rate since the start of the Ukraine war

“The foreign policy link between Moscow and Beijing remains an important stabilising factor,” Putin said in televised remarks from the two leaders’ video call.

Putin and Xi tout trade and political ties in video call

They praised ties as “exemplary” in their first direct talks of the year

Crowds gather in Nuuk to protest against Trump and his campaign to take over Greenland. The US president has ruled out seizing the territory by force.

US leads the West in tearing down the world order

Great powers have never willingly submitted to rules; they recognise them only when the rules serve their own interests