Xi Tells Trump Putin May Regret Ukraine Invasion

During recent talks, Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed to former U.S. President Donald Trump that Russian President Vladimir Putin could come to regret his decision to invade Ukraine, according to the Financial Times on Tuesday.

This message arrives as Beijing continues to host major world leaders to strengthen bilateral ties. Putin is scheduled to arrive in China’s capital on Tuesday for an official visit.

Putin Highlights Strategic Partnership with China

Prior to his trip to Beijing on May 19 and 20, Putin emphasized the stabilizing role of the strategic alliance between Moscow and Beijing on the global stage. He stressed that this "friendship" is not aimed against any third party, as reported by the Russian news outlet Russia.

Putin noted that relations between the two countries have reached an unprecedented level, grounded in the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness signed 25 years ago, which laid a solid foundation for a comprehensive partnership.

He stated, "Twenty-five years ago, Russia and China signed the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation, establishing a firm basis for strategic interaction and a comprehensive partnership," adding that "Russian-Chinese relations have reached an unprecedented level."

Putin further described the close Russian-Chinese strategic alliance as playing a stabilizing role worldwide. He highlighted the mutual confidence in the future of their relationship and their active collaboration across political, economic, and defense sectors, as well as efforts to expand cultural exchanges and deepen bilateral cooperation to promote comprehensive development in both countries.

Agreements and Discussions Ahead of Visit

The Kremlin announced that during the visit, Putin and Xi Jinping will discuss current bilateral issues and exchange views on key international and regional matters.

Yuri Ushakov, an aide to the Russian president, revealed that Russia and China plan to sign approximately 40 documents during Putin’s visit to Beijing.

Speaking to the press on Monday, Ushakov said, "A signing ceremony will take place at the end of the negotiations. Currently, there are about 40 documents. Additionally, 21 documents have been agreed upon to be signed in the presence of the leaders, while the rest will be announced during the ceremony."

Additional Notes on U.S.-China Relations

Separately, it was reported that at Trump’s invitation, Chinese President Xi intends to visit the United States in the upcoming autumn.

The White House also noted that Xi expressed interest in purchasing American oil, signaling potential developments in U.S.-China economic relations.