Putin’s statement came in an interview with the Chinese news agency ‘Xinhua’, published on the official Kremlin website, ahead of his official visit to Beijing. Russian President Vladimir Putin described his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as a true leader of a major nation and a leader with strong will. The Russian president said that Xi Jinping sets an example for the whole world on how dialogue with international partners should be based on mutual respect and equality.
Putin is scheduled to visit China from August 31 to September 3, where he will participate in a summit and a trilateral meeting with leaders from Mongolia and China. He will also hold talks with Xi Jinping and several foreign leaders.
Putin will be the main guest of honor at the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japan and the end of World War II.
