"Putin and Xi's Unbreakable Alliance Amidst Global Tensions"

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, showcasing their "no-limits" partnership despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. This is Putin's first official trip outside of the former Soviet Union this year and his second known trip abroad since an arrest warrant was issued for him by the International Criminal Court. Putin will attend the Belt and Road Forum, an international cooperation forum, as the chief guest and will engage in bilateral talks with Xi. The forum focuses on China's Belt and Road initiative, aimed at building global infrastructure and energy networks. Russia has strengthened its energy ties with China amid the Ukrainian conflict.