Putin trip aims to show China ties unshakeable after Trump's grand welcome

The confirmation of Putin's trip came just hours after Trump wrapped up his visit on Friday, the first by a US president to China in nearly a decade and one aimed at stabilising their turbulent relations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk during a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, Oct 22, 2024. (Photo: Kristina Kormilitsyna/BRICS-RUSSIA2024.RU Host Photo Agency via REUTERS)