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Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing for state visit hot on heels of Trump
Russian leader says relations between two countries have reached ‘unprecedented level’ on eve of 25th visit to China Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for a state visit, four days after Donald Trump left China. The Russian leader’s visit to China – his 25th, according to Chinese state media – reflects Beijing’s growing confidence on the world stage as a centre of global diplomatic activity. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s source item, Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing for state visit hot on heels of Trump, Russian leader says relations between two countries have reached ‘unprecedented level’ on eve of 25th visit to China Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for a state visit, four days after Donald Trump left China. The Russian leader’s visit to China – his 25th, according to Chinese state media – reflects Beijing’s growing confidence on the world stage as a centre of global diplomatic activity. Continue reading…
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- Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing for state visit hot on heels of TrumpThe Guardian - 2026-05-19T15:27:11+00:00
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