Putin and Putinism

May 19, 2026

Putin visits China after Trump-Xi summit, Ukraine setbacks

If last week’s state visit was about managing ties between the superpowers, welcoming the Russian leader Tuesday is about reassuring a long-standing partner who calls Xi Jinping a “dear friend.”…

May 19, 2026

Presidents Putin and Xi to hold high profile summit in Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in Beijing, with energy expected to dominate the agenda in a summit with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. The high-profile visit comes just four d…

May 19, 2026

Putin to visit China days after Trump met with President Xi

Russian President Vladimir Putin is traveling to China to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping less than a week after U.S….

May 19, 2026

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Xi reportedly told Trump that Putin might ‘regret’ invading Ukraine

Putin is set to arrive in Beijing later today for his own two-day summit with China’s Xi…

South China Morning Post May 19, 2026

How will Putin’s China visit compare to Trump’s?

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Russian leader Vladimir Putin will arrive in Beijing on May 19, 2026, for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping just d…

Times Now World May 19, 2026

Putin LIVE | Strong Warning To Trump Ahead Of Beijing Talks | Trump Put On Notice Before Summit

Putin LIVE | Strong Warning To Trump Ahead Of Beijing Talks | Trump Put On Notice Before Summit Moscow issued its warning after Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinpi…

MIRROR NOW May 19, 2026

World NEWS LIVE: Putin-Xi Meeting Sparks Global Attention, Big Decisions On Table

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling a deepening no-limits partnership between the two superpowers. Amidst ong…

May 19, 2026

Russia conducting 3 days of major nuclear drills

Russia’s army has started three days of nuclear weapons drills involving thousands of troops across the country, as Kyiv escalates its drone attacks and with President Vladimir Putin headed to China….

Hindustan Times May 19, 2026

Donald Trump Live | US President’s Shocking Declaration on Putin Goes Viral | Russia

Donald Trump Live | US President’s Shocking Declaration on Putin Goes Viral | Russia | Ukraine Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is terrified of the United State…

May 19, 2026

Putin and Xi Are Friends But Far From Equals

The Russian and Chinese leaders will likely stress their “no-limits” friendship at tomorrow’s talks….

May 19, 2026

Putin and Xi Are Friends But Far From Equals

The Russian and Chinese leaders will likely stress their “no-limits” friendship at tomorrow’s talks….

May 19, 2026

Putin in Beijing: 3 things Russia needs from China

Russia will be looking for energy and trade deals with China, as well as continuing geopolitical support….

MIRROR NOW May 19, 2026

Xi & Putin Put West On Notice! Why Russian President’s China Visit Has NATO, EU On Toes?

China is positioning itself as the centre of a rapidly changing global order as Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing just days after Donald Trump’s high-profile China visit. The back-to…

May 19, 2026

‘China holds the cards’: Why Putin’s visit to Beijing after Trump matters

Scant progress in US-China talks bolsters Putin, while for China, hosting back-to-back visits is a diplomatic flex….

May 19, 2026

Russian rouble at over three-year high against yuan ahead of Putin’s visit to China

The Russian rouble hit its strongest level against China’s yuan, Russia’s most traded foreign currency, since February 2023 on Tuesday ahead of ​President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China with new busi…

NDTV May 19, 2026

Putin China Visit | Putin Says Russia-China Ties at ‘Unprecedented Level’ Ahead of China Visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed Moscow and Beijing’s deepening ties as a “stabilising” force on the world stage ahead of talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. In an address ahead of a two…

moneycontrol May 19, 2026

LIVE: PUTIN ARRIVES IN CHINA! Xi To Brief Putin On Secret Trump Talks? | Putin China Visit Live

LIVE: PUTIN ARRIVES IN CHINA! Xi To Brief Putin On Secret Trump Talks? | Putin China Visit Live LIVE: Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially arrived in Beijing, China for a high-stakes, 48-h…

DawnNews English May 19, 2026

Russian President Putin’s Trip Aims To Show China Ties Unshakeable After US President Trump Trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a visit aimed at signalling that their strategic partnership remains strong just days aft…

FRANCE 24 English May 19, 2026

‘Your only friend right now is Mr. Xi: Normal practice for Putin to go to China every year’

Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Aleksei Chigadaev, Analyst on China-Russia Relations and Associate Research Fellow at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre (NEST Centre). Rather than reinforcing a nar…

Times News May 19, 2026

Putin Is Making Russia Subordinate To China With War That Squanders Billions

“It’s very clear from Russian commentary that Russia is the secondary partner here.” Xi and Putin will meet in Beijing to discuss trade, but the Chinese have “been cautious about getting closer” to R…

May 19, 2026

Putin meets with Xi to strengthen deeply unbalanced relations

During his visit to China on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Russian president hopes to make use of the war in Iran to advance a gas pipeline project….

CRUX May 19, 2026

Putin in China LIVE | Russian President Returns to Meet ‘friend’ Xi Jinping After Trump Visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in Bejing for a two-day state visit. His visit to China comes less than ​a week after US President Donald ​Trump went there for talks with President Xi ⁠Jinping….

Times Now World May 19, 2026

PUTIN IN CHINA: Xi Turns Beijing Into Fortress For Russian President Visit, Aurus To Dazzle China!

PUTIN IN CHINA: Xi Turns Beijing Into Fortress For Russian President Visit, Aurus To Dazzle China! Russian President Vladimir Putin has embarked on a high-stakes, multi-venue state visit to Beijing, …

Firstpost May 19, 2026

Xi–Putin Summit After Trump Visit As Russia-China Ties Deepen | Firstpost Live

Just days after Donald Trump’s high-stakes visit to Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to host Vladimir Putin, underscoring the deepening China-Russia partnership. The summit comes as Beijin…

May 19, 2026

How China became the new master of Russia’s economy

Hot on the heels of Donald Trump’s visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping. DW explores how China has been Russia’s financial lifeline since the Ukraine wa…

May 19, 2026

Putin Heads To Beijing Seeking Energy Deals, Show of Solidarity

The summit follows Xi Jinping’s meeting with US President Donald Trump and is expected to cover future energy cooperation, Ukraine, and the war in Iran….

May 19, 2026

Ruble Tops Global Currencies as Putin Reaps Iran War Oil Gain

Russia’s ruble has muscled its way to become the world’s best performer against the dollar so far this quarter, buoyed by a surge in foreign currency receipts from oil sales following the outbreak of …

TVP WORLD May 19, 2026

Xi reportedly told Trump Putin may regret Ukraine war

Our main stories:   NATO DEFENSE CHIEFS MEET IN BRUSSELS A meeting of the NATO Military Committee is underway in Brussels, with Defense Chiefs of all member countries in attendance. Polish Chief of …

Times Now World May 19, 2026

Putin LIVE: Putin Threatens To Enter War? Russia Warns Netanyahu, Trump | Israel-Iran US War LIVE

Live | Putin Threatens To Enter War? Russia Warns Netanyahu, Trump | Israel-Iran War LIVE Moscow issued its warning after Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a …

May 19, 2026

Putin hails ‘unprecedented’ ties ahead of China visit hot on Trump’s heels

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Oneindia News May 19, 2026

Putin-XI Meeting LIVE: Putin RUSHES To Beijing After Trump-Xi Meet |China-Russia Alliance Power Show

Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to Beijing just days after Donald Trump’s major visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling China’s growing influence in global power politics. The P…

May 19, 2026

Why Putin needs a diplomatic win in the East amid territorial ambitions in the West

Ed Price, Senior Non-Resident Fellow at New York University, discusses Putin’s visit to China just days after the Trump-Xi summit, and what it signals for the U.S.-China-Russia triangle. He says the b…

Times Now World May 19, 2026

PUTIN IN CHINA: How Putin’s “Flying Fortress” Will Outsmart the ICC Warrant To Land In China

Russian President Vladimir Putin has commenced a high-stakes state visit to Beijing, charting a heavily guarded, continuous sovereign air corridor over Siberia to completely bypass any legal or physic…

MIRROR NOW May 19, 2026

Putin China Visit: Russian Prez Eyes Beijing Gas Pipeline Breakthrough Amid Global Energy Turmoil

Russia is pushing for a major energy breakthrough during Vladimir Putin’s Beijing visit, with the long-delayed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline back at the centre of talks. As fears grow over instabili…

Hindustan Times May 19, 2026

Watch LIVE | China’s Foreign Ministry Speaks Ahead Of Vladimir Putin’s High-Stakes Visit| Xi Jinping

Chinese officials are holding the daily foreign ministry news conference in Beijing as attention increasingly shifts toward the expected visit of Vladimir Putin. The briefing is likely to draw interes…

Forbes Breaking News May 19, 2026

‘If Ukraine Falls, Putin Won’t Stop’: Gabe Amo Stresses Importance Of Ukraine Support

During a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing last week, Rep. Gabe Amo (D-RI) spoke about support for Ukraine. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking …

Times Now May 19, 2026

Putin’s Limo ‘AURUS’ To Roll Into Beijing In Style After Trump’s BEAST’| Russia Prez’s China Visit

Putin In China: Russia President’s Tank-Like Limo ‘AURUS SENAT’ In Beijing After Trump’s BEAST’ Russian President In China: Putin will visit Beijing on May 19 at the invitation of Xi Jinping, days af…

May 19, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: ‘Strategic triangle’ put to the test

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Beijing, hoping to secure ties with China and clinch crucial energy deals….

May 19, 2026

Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties

The Kremlin has said Putin and Xi plan to discuss economic cooperation between the two countries, but also “key international and regional issues.”…

May 19, 2026

Vodka, bullet train and boat rides: how Xi and Putin built up a personal rapport

Xi Jinping’s friendship with Vladimir Putin has been cultivated over many visits and informal events, from pancakes to lakeside teas….

Times Of India May 19, 2026

Putin’s SUDDEN Move Sends Trump Team Into Emergency Mode; ‘Russia, China Will Together…’

Just before his high-profile visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a forceful and cryptic address that instantly reverberated across global capitals. His remarks, laced with defia…

Al Jazeera English May 19, 2026

Putin visits China as Russia seeks deeper energy and trade ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China for talks aimed at deepening strategic cooperation between Moscow and Beijing amid rising global tensions and energy uncertainty. The visit, fir…

The Independent May 19, 2026

Putin heads to China summit just days after Xi and Trump meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing, just days after Trump visited. The two leaders are set to discuss the proposed Power o…

May 19, 2026

Putin Trip Aims To Show China Ties Unshakeable After Trump Pomp

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and his “long-time good friend” Xi Jinping, intending to show their ties are unshakeable days afte…

APT May 19, 2026

Putin Declares Russia-China Relations “Unprecedented” Before Beijing Talks

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLEtz3H0jSfEneSdf1YKnw/join Vladimir Putin on China-Russia Relations:Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a major addr…

WION May 19, 2026

Putin’s 25th Visit To China Signals Deepening Russia-China Alliance

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for his 25th official visit, highlighting the deepening strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing. Putin is expected to hold high-level tal…

Times Now World May 19, 2026

Putin Live: ‘NO RETREAT FOR IRAN’: Russia Fires Explosive Warning As Trump Faces Xi In Crucial Talks

President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning to Western powers today, declaring ‘no retreat for Iran’ as Russian military posture shifts in response to growing Middle East tensions. This explosive …

May 19, 2026

Russia-China ties ‘stabilising’ force in world, Putin says before Xi talks

Russia’s Vladimir Putin is travelling to China for second meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in less than a year….

May 19, 2026

Xi’s double act: Putin set to arrive in China days after Trump’s departure

Less than a week after Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet for US President Donald Trump, the Chinese leader is hosting another guest of honor – and this time it’s a close ally….

May 19, 2026

Xi’s double act: Putin set to arrive in China days after Trump’s departure

Less than a week after Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet for US President Donald Trump, the Chinese leader is hosting another guest of honor – and this time it’s a close ally….