Trump got Boeing jets. Putin got a ceasefire call. Xi got leverage.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting China for meetings with President Xi Jinping, shortly after President Trump’s trip, highlighting China’s efforts to position itself as a global stabilizer amid ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. The talks between Putin and Xi focus on trade, energy, and international conflicts, with both leaders expressing criticism of Western dominance while acknowledging the complexities in their own partnership. China confirmed a significant purchase of Boeing jets following Trump’s visit, but no major breakthroughs were achieved. The close timing of these visits underscores Beijing’s balancing act between Moscow and Washington.