This week, Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting to discuss cooperation between the two countries. Even before the meeting, Putin says that relations have never been better.
"We are ready to support each other on issues that concern the most important interests of both countries, such as protecting sovereignty and national unity," Putin said in a recorded speech, according to Reuters.
According to Putin, the countries want to have a stabilizing role in the world.
"We do not align ourselves with anyone, but work for peace and universal prosperity."
