Putin, Xi to discuss Ukraine, energy, trade; signify unity

Mint May 14, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC

Summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during a two-day state visit to China starting on May 16. They will discuss Ukraine conflict, energy, and economic cooperation. This meeting signifies unity against the US-led Western order amid global tensions. Putin's visit marks his first foreign trip in his fifth term, emphasizing the strong China-Russia alliance. The meeting is crucial amidst ongoing conflicts and ahead of US elections.

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Timeline:

  1. [6.2]
    Zelensky seeks China's support for Ukraine peace talks (CNN)
    112d 20h

  2. [5.7]
    ASX to open lower, Xi and Putin pledge partnership (ABC News)
    114d 3h

  3. [5.6]
    Russia and China deepen alliance against US hegemony (The Independent)
    114d 7h

  4. [5.4]
    Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin discuss Ukraine war resolution (ABC News)
    114d 10h

  5. [4.9]
    Putin and Xi strengthen military ties in Beijing (The Guardian)
    114d 14h
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  6. [6.1]
    Russia and China strengthen ties amid global tensions (CNBC)
    114d 21h

  7. [4.6]
    Putin visits China amid Ukraine war, praises Chinese support (The Guardian)
    114d 21h
    Source
  8. [3.9]
    Putin visits China to strengthen ties amid Ukraine conflict (ABP Live)
    114d 21h
    Source
  9. [4.8]
    Putin in China to deepen partnership with Xi Jinping (The Guardian)
    115d 0h
    Source
  10. [4.4]
    Putin visits China amid Ukraine conflict, deepens ties with Xi (CNN)
    115d 2h
    Source
  11. [6.5]
    Putin willing to negotiate over Ukraine before China visit (The Associated Press)
    115d 8h

  12. [5.8]
    Putin ready to negotiate on Ukraine, emphasizes considering all interests (Hindustan Times)
    115d 13h

  13. [4.7]
    Putin supports China's Ukraine peace plan, aims to reduce tensions (EURACTIV)
    115d 18h
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  14. [5.6]
    Russia seeks gas pipeline, support in Ukraine, access to markets (CNBC)
    115d 19h

  15. [5.7]
    Putin and Xi strengthen partnership amid US sanctions (The Guardian)
    116d 0h

  16. [4.8]
    Putin to visit China to strengthen ties and discuss issues (The Associated Press)
    116d 13h
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  17. [5.1]
    Putin to visit China amid economic support and US concerns (Financial Times)
    116d 14h