Putin to fly to Beijing following Trump
The visit of the Russian president to Beijing is scheduled for May 20, writes the South China Morning Post.
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As the publication notes, "this will be the first time China hosts the leaders of two states in the same month," reflecting Beijing's efforts to "manage ties with both countries."
Donald Trump was on a visit to China from May 13 to 15.
Earlier, Dmitry Peskov said the following about Putin's visit: "This visit is being prepared. It can be said that the preparation is already complete, only the final touches remain."