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 since both leaders have held power. Their close ties reflect the alliance Russia and China have forged against the West.

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

Le président russe a été reçu mardi à Pékin avant d’assister à un grand défilé militaire, le lendemain. Ce sera au moins leur quarante-cinquième rencontre depuis qu’ils sont au…

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.