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.

The Russian leader hailed relations between both countries saying they were on an "unprecedented level".

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…

The two leaders’ meeting comes the day before a military parade marking Japan’s surrender in World War II.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, on the eve of a major military parade, for what was at least his 45th meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping…

China's Xi Jinping hosted Russia's Vladimir Putin in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where Putin hailed what he said were "unprecedented" ties.

Russian president says relations at ‘unprecedentedly high level’ as dozens of leaders gather for Victory Day events

The Russian President, as the main guest of the parade, was the last to arrive

The Russian leader emphasized that the event was held at a high level

Chinese President Xi Jinping laid on a conspicuous show of unity with his Russian and North Korean counterparts, hosting them at a high-profile military parade.