BBC · 20 May 2026
Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal
Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.
AI Translated Summary:
Despite a warm reception in China, Putin's visit did not yield a significant pipeline agreement, highlighting the complexities in Russia-China relations. The meeting underscored their alliance but also revealed underlying limitations in their cooperation.
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