Putin Heads to Beijing for Sino Russian Strategic Refresh As President Vladimir Putin prepares to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, a significant recalibration of their alliance is underway.
This visit marks a crucial milestone in the evolution of the Sino Russian partnership, which has grown stronger and deeper over two decades.
Understanding the Sino Russian Alliance's Evolution The seeds of this alliance were sown in the early 2000s when Russia, under Putin's leadership, sought to pivot away from its Cold War era ties with the West.