RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold negotiations in China both in narrow and expanded formats, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Monday. Putin will pay an official visit to China on 19-20 May at the invitation of Xi Jinping. After that, negotiations in an expanded format will take place, the official said, adding that the Russian side will include 39 people. Putin and Xi Jinping will also discuss topical issues on international agenda on 20 May in an informal format, and the Kremlin attaches special importance to the informal talks, as the leaders will discuss all issues openly and confidentially, the official said. Putin and Xi Jinping will discuss cooperation in the field of hydrocarbons in detail, Ushakov said. The leaders will also discuss in detail the issues related to the Power of Siberia-2 project, Ushakov said. — SPUTNIKgnlm
Tue, 19-May-2026