Putin sits at Xi Jinping's right hand at the parade in Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin took a seat next to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the central podium at Tiananmen Square at the parade marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over militaristic Japan and the end of World War II, which takes place on September 3.

It is noted that the Russian leader sits to the right of Xi Jinping. To the left of the Chinese leader is the head of the DPRK, Kim Jong-un.

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