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Putin and Xi Meet in Beijing, Marking 25 Years of the Sino-Russian Treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Beijing on November 12-13, 2025, for a two-day visit to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The talks focused on deepening bilateral relations, expanding economic cooperation, and addressing key international issues.
Chinese officials have stated that China’s relations with the U.S. and Russia are not mutually exclusive.
Timing and Context
This visit occurred less than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated there was “no correlation” between the visits, noting the trip was planned to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship. Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov similarly said there was “no connection,” adding that the trip had been agreed upon following a videoconference between Putin and Xi on February 4.
Delegation and Key Discussions
The Russian delegation included deputy prime ministers, government ministers, and heads of major energy companies, including Rosneft, Novatek, and Gazprom.
According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, the two leaders discussed:
- Bilateral relations
- Energy cooperation
- Security
- Overall ties
A central topic of discussion was the proposed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, which could deliver an additional 50 billion cubic metres of gas per year from Russia’s Arctic gas fields to China via Mongolia. Putin noted progress in oil and gas cooperation, stating that key issues had been agreed upon.
The leaders were also expected to exchange views on international and regional issues and sign a joint declaration.
Strengthening Economic Ties
The economic relationship between the two nations continues to deepen. According to presidential aide Yuri Ushakov:
Russia increased oil supplies to China by over a third in the first quarter of this year, reaching 31 million tonnes. Ushakov reported a 35% growth in Russian oil exports to China in the first quarter of 2026.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, China has become Russia’s top trading partner and a major buyer of Russian oil and gas. Beijing states it is neutral in the conflict but maintains trade ties despite Western sanctions.
Putin described the bilateral relationship as a “factor of deterrence and stability” in international relations, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
Background and Future Engagements
Putin’s last visit to China prior to this trip was in September 2025 for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. He is also scheduled to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen in November.
The meeting included a ceremony for signing cooperation agreements. Chinese state media reported that the sides extended the friendship treaty first signed in 2001.
Moscow has said it welcomes China’s dialogue with the U.S. , describing it as stabilizing for the global economy.