Why Putin is going to China: What's behind it?

17 May, 2026, 12:10 pm

Last modified: 17 May, 2026, 12:13 pm

Why Putin is going to China: What's behind it?

17 May, 2026, 12:10 pm

Last modified: 17 May, 2026, 12:13 pm

Analysts believe that Putin's visit is essentially a clever counter-move to thwart Trump's diplomatic maneuvers. Just when the White House thinks it has China on its side, Putin is standing on the red carpet in Beijing to prove that idea wrong.

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