India, May 19 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in China on Tuesday for his 25th meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking another major step in strengthening ties between Moscow and Beijing.

The visit is expected to focus on trade, energy cooperation, regional security and expanding strategic coordination between the two countries amid ongoing global geopolitical tensions.

According to reports, the two leaders are also likely to discuss the Ukraine conflict, developments in West Asia and efforts to deepen economic cooperation in the face of Western sanctions and global uncertainty.

Putin and Xi share close diplomatic ties and have repeatedly described their partnership as crucial for maintaining stability i...