Putin and Putinism

May 20, 2026

Putin in China: Xi hosts Russian leader days after Trump visit

Vladimir Putin will be looking to strengthen Moscow’s partnership with Beijing….

May 20, 2026

Putin’s China visit live: Russian leader meets Xi days after Trump

The leaders of China and Russia leaders are meeting Wednesday for talks and tea after U.S. President Donald Trump visited last week….

May 20, 2026

Spot the Difference: Putin Gets Trump Treatment From Xi in China

China rolled out the red carpet for the US and Russian presidents in near-identical ceremonies….

May 20, 2026

Iran war live: Tehran warns of ‘many more surprises’ if conflict resumes

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May 20, 2026

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Xi warns Putin that world at risk of reverting to ‘law of the jungle’ at Beijing summit…

‘Old friends’ Xi and Putin to meet over tea, enjoy a banquet and sign a series of bilateral commitments…

May 20, 2026

Xi and Putin highlight their friendship and cooperation on energy and other issues in Beijing visit

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in Beijing….

May 20, 2026

Europe ‘considers sending Angela Merkel to reopen dialogue with Putin’

European leaders are considering sending former German chancellor Angela Merkel to represent the bloc in future talks with Vladimir Putin, according to a report….

May 20, 2026

Xi-Putin summit live: energy ties, Iran and Ukraine set to top agenda

Russian president has travelled to the Chinese capital just days after US leader Donald Trump’s visit….

May 20, 2026

Xi Warns Against Resuming Iran Attacks After Meeting Putin in Beijing

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May 20, 2026

Xi hosts Putin in Beijing less than a week after Trump

Xi hosts Putin in Beijing less than a week after Trump…

Hindustan Times May 20, 2026

Putin In China: How Xi Jinping Insulted Trump By Giving Bigger, Grander Reception To Russian Leader

Putin’s Beijing schedule has been read as a stinging rebuke to Donald Trump, with Vladimir Putin receiving a higher‑level welcome and warmer optics, from airport protocol to shared laughs after talks….

May 20, 2026

Xi hosts Putin in Beijing less than a week after Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing less than a week after President Trump was hosted for a two-day summit. Putin’s visit comes as Beijing seeks to mainta…

Reuters May 20, 2026

Xi and Putin praise China-Russia ties at Beijing talks

China and Russia’s leaders lauded the progress in their nations’ strategic ties as they met for talks in Beijing. President Xi Jinping welcomed President Vladimir Putin with an honor guard and a gun s…

May 20, 2026

Putin’s Beijing visit shows Russia’s reliance on China

Days after Donald Trump’s China visit, Vladimir Putin is in Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping. But behind the display of unity, Russia appears to need China far more than China needs Russia….

May 20, 2026

Is Russia ‘simulating diplomacy’ because of war losses in Ukraine?

Putin has talked about a truce, but some analysts say it’s a ploy to buy time while Moscow’s soldiers are on back foot….

May 20, 2026

Putin, Following Trump, Visits the World’s Center Stage

“Xi has consolidated this position that Great Power politics now must go through Beijing,” one expert tells TIME….

May 20, 2026

Days After Hosting Trump, Xi Deepens Ties With Putin

Meeting President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Beijing, China’s leader called for a halt to fighting in the Middle East and took a veiled swipe at the United States….

Times Of India May 20, 2026

Putin’s UNEXPECTED Announcement During Bilateral With Xi ‘Creates Ripples’ In US

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unexpected announcement during his high-profile bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping has triggered alarm in Washington. The dramatic statement, delive…

Firstpost May 20, 2026

Putin-Xi & Trump-Xi: The Diplomacy Behind Body Language

As Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing just days after Donald Trump’s high-profile visit to China, the contrasting visuals are drawing global attention. From synchronised walks and rel…

May 20, 2026

Watch Putin, Xi meet to reaffirm ties days after Trump’s visit

Called a “dear friend” by the Rus…