Putin's Beijing visit signals deeper Russia-China economic alliance. The Russian leader travels to China on May 20, just days after Trump meets Xi in the capital, highlighting Moscow and Beijing's coordinated challenge to Western economic dominance. This timing underscores the strategic partnership between the two nations, particularly as Russia navigates Western sanctions from the Ukraine conflict. China has become Moscow's crucial economic lifeline, purchasing Russian energy and supplying dual-use goods. During the visit, Putin plans discussions on expanding energy cooperation, including oil, gas, and nuclear sectors. The trip marks Putin's first foreign travel this year, emphasizing Russia's pivot toward Asia as Western economic pressure intensifies.
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