Published on, Aug. 31 -- August 31, 2025 1:45 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in Tianjin on Sunday for a rare four-day visit, receiving a red carpet welcome from senior Chinese officials at the northern port city's airport.

The visit comes as Putin joins Chinese President Xi Jinping and nearly 20 world leaders at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, which will focus on regional security, trade, and global cooperation.

China and Russia described their relationship as the "best in history," highlighting its maturity, stability, and strategic importance as both nations push back against Western influence in international affairs.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, founded in 2001 by six Eurasian states, has now ex...