BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Chinese counterpart on Tuesday that their countries’ ties were at an “unprecedented level” during talks in Beijing ahead of a massive military parade. World leaders including North Korea’s Kim Jong Un are gathering in China’s capital for the showcase of Beijing’s might on Wednesday. “Our close communication reflects the strategic nature of Russian-Chinese ties, which are currently at an unprecedented level,” Putin told Xi in remarks on a pooled live feed.

Russian president will attend SCO summit and be guest of honour at WWII parade during ‘absolutely unprecedented’ four-day China trip.

President Vladimir Putin is leading Russian officials and business figures on an ‘absolutely unprecedented’ trip to China.