Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing for talks expected to cover energy ties, Iran, and the conflict in Ukraine. The summit follows Xi's recent meeting with US President Donald Trump.

This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account below. After arriving in Beijing on Tuesday evening, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Putin is visiting the Chinese capital just days after the landmark summit between Xi and US President Donald Trump, which marked a reset in bilateral ties and a new diplomatic framework called “constructive strategic stability”. This year...