RT News - May 20 2026 (12:00 MSK)

President Putin and Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, sign a series of bilateral documents, including a Joint Statement on strengthening their countries' comprehensive partnership as well as a Declaration on the emergence of a multipolar world. Despite outside pressure, the links between Russia and China are strong. That's how the countries' leaders are describing national ties during the first talks of Putin's visit to Beijing. Iran's Foreign Minister issues a sharp warning to Washington saying a return to war may lead to grave consequences. We speak exclusively to a member of Iran's Parliamentary Security and Foreign Policy Committee, who says Iran is prepared for any attacks.