Xi Jinping begins state visit to US for talks with Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping has commenced a three-day state visit to the United States, marking his first official state visit to the country in over a decade. US President Donald Trump greeted the Chinese leader directly on the tarmac upon his arrival, a rare protocol gesture preceding high-level talks at the White House.

According to statements from both governments, bilateral negotiations covered key international issues, including the war in Ukraine, stability on the Korean Peninsula, and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The meetings follow requests from Ukrainian leadership urging Washington to press Beijing to leverage its influence over Moscow toward de-escalation. Analysts noted that Beijing may seek significant trade or diplomatic concessions in exchange for any shift in its strategic partnership with Russia.

Sources: Liga net, NV, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда.