Published on, Sept. 2 -- September 2, 2025 6:25 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese President Xi Jinping during his official visit to Beijing. The meeting took place as both nations prepared to mark the 80th anniversary of the global fight against fascism. Putin thanked Xi for the warm welcome and called him a "dear friend," showing the close bond between the two leaders. He praised the current Russia-China relationship as the strongest in their shared history.

President Putin highlighted that China and Russia now enjoy a strategic and deep partnership. He said their cooperation covers many areas and serves long-term interests. Putin added that their joint decision to celebrate the World War II anniversary reflects the speci...