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Close Russia-China ties shape global energy flows and influence U.S. sanctions policy. Americans see effects through higher commodity prices and foreign policy costs.

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  • Track upcoming energy export data and any joint statements from the Beijing meeting.
Politics cbsnews.com · May 16, 2026 14:42 UTC

Putin Xi meeting follows Trump Beijing summit

Russian President Putin will visit Beijing shortly after President Trump's summit with Chinese leaders. The timing points to continued coordination between Moscow and Beijing.