Xi And Putin Unite In Beijing To Push Multipolar World Order Against Western Influence

Added: 2026-05-20

[00:00:09]Russia and China are once again sending a strong geopolitical message to the West.

[00:00:23]During a high-stakes summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed major agreements and called for a multipolar world order while criticizing what she described as unilateral bullying and attempts to reverse history.

[00:00:45]The summit comes just days after US President Donald Trump visits Beijing, making the optics impossible to ignore.

[00:00:54]Analysts say China is positioning itself at the center of global diplomacy, hosting rival powers back-to-back while projecting itself as an alternative to Western-led influence.

[00:01:09]Xi said China and Russia would deepen strategic coordination, expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, technology, and energy, and maintain close communication at all levels.

[00:01:24]The Kremlin confirmed that an important energy agreement was also reached, although details have not yet been disclosed.

[00:01:34]The two leaders oversaw the signing of around 20 agreements in person, while another 20 deals are expected separately.

[00:01:43]The first agreement focused on comprehensive strategic coordination, underlining how closely Beijing and Moscow are aligning politically and economically.

[00:01:57]Putin described the talks as substantial and called the Russia-China partnership exemplary.

[00:02:05]Both sides also stressed cooperation on international platforms and [music] repeated calls for a more balanced global order.

[00:02:18]The summit also comes amid rising global tensions.

[00:02:23]She spoke about the Middle East conflict, saying it was imperative to stop the fighting and warning that instability could disrupt global energy supplies and trade routes.

[00:02:37]Meanwhile, questions remain over China's role in the Ukraine war.

[00:02:43]Reuters reported that Russian troops received drone training in China last year before returning to fight in Ukraine.

[00:02:51]Beijing continues to deny supplying lethal weapons to Moscow and insists it remains neutral in the conflict.

[00:03:03]Welcome to Moneycontrol, your ultimate destination in the ever-evolving world of finance, business, markets, policy, and technology.

[00:03:12]India's preeminent news platform, driven by facts [music] and fueled by data.

[00:03:18]A platform made in India, for India, and for the world.

[00:03:22]Moneycontrol.com has a staggering reach of 100 million plus monthly active users and 6.02 million daily active users.

[00:03:33]Being a transformative digital force reshaping how we engage with money, markets, and news. Setting us apart is our commitment to delivering accurate information and empowering financial decision-making in a dynamic ecosystem.

[00:03:48]Seeking a deeper dive into the financial realm, we present Moneycontrol Pro, a powerhouse of exclusive [music] insights providing actionable investment ideas and expert analysis.

[00:04:00]Because in today's fast-paced world, informed decisions demand both information and expertise.

[00:04:08]And we have 1 million plus Moneycontrol [music] Pro total paid subscribers and 100% return in 1.5 years beating [music] the market. Explore market trends, access expert opinions, and utilize essential financial tools all at your fingertips.

[00:04:25]Join the millions [music] who trust moneycontrol.com for their financial journey, where facts [music] meet finance and data drives decisions. Think markets, think Moneycontrol.