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LIVE UPDATES: Putin and Xi Adopt Declaration on Establishment Multipolar World

15:23 GMT 19.05.2026 (Updated: 08:40 GMT 20.05.2026)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The trip is scheduled to last two days, from May 19 to 20.

Putin will hold a meeting with Xi Jinping, where the two leaders will discuss bilateral relations and measures to further strengthen their comprehensive strategic partnership. The talks are expected to result in a joint high-level statement and the signing of multiple bilateral agreements.

Presidents Putin and Xi Jinping will also participate in the official opening ceremony of the Russia-China Years of Education 2026–2027.

Russian leader's program also includes a separate meeting with Premier of the State Council of the PRC Li Qiang, during which prospects for trade and economic cooperation will be discussed.

Putin is accompanied by a large delegation comprising all deputy prime ministers and the heads of leading Russian state-owned and private companies.

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14:20 GMT 20.05.2026

Putin, Xi Jinping End Their Conversation Over Cup of Tea, It Lasted About 1.5 Hours

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping ended their conversation over a cup of tea that lasted about 1.5 hours, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday.

After the official talks, Putin and Xi Jinping met in an informal setting to discuss topical international issues over a cup of tea. The conversation lasted about 1.5 hours, it took place in the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China.

The conversation was held in a narrow circle, only four members of the delegation from each side were invited to it. The meeting was attended by Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin and Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov.

13:29 GMT 20.05.2026

Putin Calls His Work During Visit to China Successful, Fruitful

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called the work during his visit to China successful and fruitful.

Putin arrived in China on an official visit on May 19. On Wednesday, talks between the President of Russia and Chinese President Xi Jinping took place at the People's Assembly House in Beijing.

"I agree with the assessment, it was a successful, fruitful, intense work. I think there is reason to thank all our teams from both sides who worked hard to organize our meeting today," Putin said during a tea ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Putin added that during his visit to China, the parties outlined prospects for the development of bilateral relations.

13:25 GMT 20.05.2026

Xi Jinping Calls Putin's Visit to Beijing Very Successful

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday during a tea ceremony with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing that the current visit of the Russian leader to China is very successful and successful.

Putin arrived in China on an official visit on May 19. On Wednesday, talks between the President of Russia and Chinese President Xi Jinping took place at the People's Assembly House in Beijing.

"Mr. President, the results of the visit are very rich. We can say that your visit has already been very successful. During your visit, we signed many joint documents. So I want to congratulate you on the success of this visit, although it was only for one day, but the results are great and rich," Xi said.

Xi invited Putin to continue the exchange of views over a cup of tea.

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Russia, China Sign 42 Documents Following Putin's Visit to China

Russia and China adopted and signed 42 documents following talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday.

The documents signed include a joint statement by the two countries on further strengthening comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction and on deepening relations of good neighborliness, friendship and cooperation, as well as a joint declaration on the formation of a multipolar world and a new type of international relations.

A number of documents, including intergovernmental and interagency agreements, were signed in the presence of the leaders at a solemn ceremony in Beijing. Moreover, a series of agreements and memorandums, including cooperation agreements between Russian and Chinese universities, were signed on the sidelines of the negotiations.

Moscow State University, RUDN University, St. Petersburg State University, the Higher School of Economics, and the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation will deepen contacts with Chinese partners.

11:34 GMT 20.05.2026

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11:11 GMT

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Chinese Premier Says Moscow-Beijing Relations Remain Stable Amid Global Turbulence

Relations between Russia and China remain stable and predictable amid global turbulence, Chairman of State Council of China Li Qiang said on Wednesday.

"Against the background of today's international turbulence, Sino-Russian relations remain stable and predictable. This is very precious to us, and it allows us to counteract all kinds of challenges and threats together," Li Qiang said after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

10:47 GMT 20.05.2026

Russia-China Trade Growth Exceeds 10% This Year - Putin

The trade growth between Russia and China exceeds 10% this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.

"I have already mentioned today that despite some adjustments in the indicators of bilateral trade by the end of 2025, this year the trade is showing good growth — more than 10%," Putin said at a meeting with Chairman of State Council of China Li Qiang.

Trade cooperation will continue in accordance with the approved long-term strategies, Putin said.

10:47 GMT 20.05.2026

Putin Invites Chinese Premier to Visit Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday invited Chairman of State Council of China Li Qiang to visit Russia.

"We are waiting for you to visit Russia," Putin said at a meeting with the Chinese official.

10:46 GMT 20.05.2026

Russia-China Trade Growth Exceeds 10% This Year - Putin

The trade growth between Russia and China exceeds 10% this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.

Trade cooperation will continue in accordance with the approved long-term strategies, Putin said.

10:38 GMT 20.05.2026

Putin Calls Talks With Xi Very Productive, Large-Scale Tasks Set for Development of Ties

The leaders of Russia and China have set new ambitious goals for the development of partnership between the two countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.

"Today's talks with [Chinese] President Xi Jinping were very productive and useful. A significant package of documents has been signed, including a statement by the heads of state, which sets out our common approaches and areas of work, without exaggeration, in almost all important areas. Together with Mr. Chairman, we have set new ambitious goals for the qualitative development of Russian-Chinese cooperation," Putin said at a meeting with Chairman of State Council of China Li Qiang.

10:23 GMT 20.05.2026

Putin Holds Meeting With Chinese Premier of State Council Li Qiang

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Chairman of State Council of China Li Qiang during his visit to China, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday.

After that, the Russian president met separately with the Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China for an in-depth discussion of practical cooperation issues. The central topic of the conversation was the trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

09:42 GMT 20.05.2026

Putin, Xi to Discuss Ukraine, Iran Conflict, Relations With Trump Over Tea - Kremlin Aide

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will discuss Ukraine, the conflict in Iran and relations with US President Donald Trump over tea, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Wednesday.

"Yes, Ukraine, Iran, relations with the Trump administration, and so on. Taking into account, in particular, Trump's recent visit to Beijing," Ushakov told the Channel One broadcaster.

Commenting on a meeting between Putin and Trump at the APEC summit in China, the official said it has not yet been agreed on, but it is possible, adding that Moscow and Washington have not yet discussed the meeting.

09:04 GMT 20.05.2026

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Putin, Xi Adopt Joint Statement on Deepening Russia-China Ties

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Putin shakes hands with Chinese engineer he first met as a child 25 years ago

Peng Pai was a boy when Putin made his first state visit to China in 2000. He called that childhood encounter the brightest page in his life — inspiring him to learn Russian, study in Moscow, and become an engineer. Now 36, he shook Putin's hand again.

07:35 GMT 20.05.2026

Putin: Russian reactors will power China's economy with cheap & clean energy

"At the Xudapu nuclear power plant, Russian-designed reactors are being completed. They will contribute greatly to China's economy, supplying Chinese businesses and households with cheap and clean energy."

Putin also noted "great potential" in renewable energy and low-carbon generation — with joint projects on the horizon.

07:20 GMT 20.05.2026

Xi Jinping: Unilateralism threatens to bring us back to 'the law of the jungle'

Russia and China will champion a "concept of a single fate for humankind" — countering unilateralism, protecting UN authority, and fighting the revival of Nazism and fascism.

07:15 GMT 20.05.2026

China and Russia must build 'a just system of global governance' — Xi Jinping

Russia and China are founding members of BRICS, which now accounts for over 50% of the world’s population and 40% of global GDP.

07:14 GMT 20.05.2026

Putin: Russia-China talks were held in 'a friendly manner'

He also noted that the comprehensive partnership between Russia and China serves as a model for interstate relations in the new era.

"Our goal is the well-being and prosperity of the Russian and Chinese peoples."