As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for his heavily choreographed May 9 “Victory Day” military parade, he’s been clear who’s at the top of his guest list: Xi Jinping.

Russia commemorated the 80th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany with a grand military parade in Moscow's Red Square. The event was attended by President Vladimir Putin and several international leaders,

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Moscow for a four-day state visit, his 11th to Russia, in a show of strategic solidarity with President Vladimir Putin. The visit is seen as a significant diplomatic boost for Russia as it seeks to counter claims of international isolation following its ongoing war in Ukraine.