Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China on May 19 and 20, with the Kremlin expressing high expectations for the meeting. The visit comes less than a week after US President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, as Russia and China seek to deepen their 'privileged partnership'. The meeting is likely to discuss key issues between the two nations, with implications for global geopolitics. Putin's visit underscores the growing ties between Moscow and Beijing,
Russia says it has "high expectations" for President Vladimir Putin's visit to China - as Moscow and Beijing move to deepen what the Kremlin calls their "privileged partnership". Putin will travel to China on May 19 and 20, less than a week after US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. August Hakansson looks at whats at stake.