Politics

Leadership Changes and Diplomatic Moves

Updated 2026-05-19 23:35 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Vladimir Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, while U.S. President Donald Trump is set to attend the G7 summit in France despite tensions with allies.

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Al Jazeera

Putin meets Xi: Why Russia and China need each other

Vladimir Putin’s arrival was announced just a day after United States President Donald Trump left Beijing.

2026-05-19 23:07 UTC

Axios

Scoop: Trump to attend G7 summit in France despite friction with allies

President Trump will attend the G7 leaders' meeting in France in June to talk artificial intelligence, trade and crime-fighting, a White House official told Axios.Why it matters:

2026-05-19 23:27 UTC