Russia-China ties ‘unprecedented’, Putin tells Xi Jinping ahead of military parade in Beijing: ‘We were always together’

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Russian President Vladimir Putin told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday that the relationship between the two countries was at an "unprecedented level" during discussions in Beijing ahead of a large military parade. "Our close communication reflects the strategic nature of Russian-Chinese ties, which are currently at an unprecedented level," an AFP report quoted Putin's remarks to Xi. In recognition of the cooperation between the two countries during the war, Putin stated, "We were always together then, and we remain together now." This week, Xi has held numerous diplomatic meetings, including participating in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in...