Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to China is in the final stages of coordination. The Kremlin has announced that preparations for the visit are nearly complete, and the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports that Putin is expected to visit Beijing for a one-day trip on May 20.
On May 14, Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, stated during a briefing that the date of Putin's visit would be announced very soon. He noted, "The visit is in preparation, and I can say that the preparations are already complete. Only final touches remain. It will happen very soon."
While the Kremlin has not disclosed a specific date for the visit, SCMP cited multiple sources indicating that Putin is scheduled to visit Beijing next week, with May 20 being the anticipated date.
This visit is particularly noteworthy as it follows President Donald Trump's trip to China. Trump visited China from May 13 to 15 to discuss trade, the Iran conflict, and Taiwan issues with Chinese President Xi Jinping. TASS previously reported that Putin is expected to travel to Beijing shortly after Trump's visit.
If Putin's trip to China proceeds as planned, key topics for discussion are likely to include the Ukraine war, the situation in the Middle East, and issues related to energy and trade cooperation. Amid prolonged Western sanctions, Russia aims to expand its economic and diplomatic collaboration with China. Meanwhile, China seeks to maintain strategic cooperation with Russia while managing its relationship with the United States.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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