Xi and Putin meet in Beijing, stress strong ties after Trump visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing for talks, where they emphasized the strength of their bilateral relationship. Putin claimed that ties between Russia and China are at a record high, and both leaders backed a shared 'multipolar' vision for global affairs.

The meeting came shortly after a visit by President Donald Trump, and the two leaders signaled a united front against the United States. They discussed strategic partnership and energy security, with Xi hailing China's 'unyielding' ties with Russia.

The Beijing summit highlighted the ongoing alignment between China and Russia in opposition to US influence, though no specific new agreements or outcomes were announced.