Bangladesh, Sept. 2 -- Russian President Vladimir Putins four-day state visit to China, his longest foreign trip since 2012, has become a showcase of Moscows diplomatic resilience and outreach amid ongoing tensions with the West. During his time in Beijing, Putin has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, among others. The series of meetings underscores Russias efforts to bolster existing partnerships, strengthen alternative economic and security networks, and counter the perception of international isolation fueled by Western narratives.

The highlight of the visit was the series of high-level talks between Putin and...