Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to embark on a two-day state visit to China this week, as confirmed by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday. During his visit, Putin will hold discussions with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with the meeting scheduled to commence on Thursday.
The Kremlin has also verified the upcoming trip, noting that Putin's visit comes at the invitation of Xi Jinping. This visit marks Putin's first foreign trip since assuming office for his fifth term as president.
