(260604) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin meets heads of 13 major international news agencies, including Xinhua, attending the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 4, 2026. Putin said Thursday that the strong rapport between the Russian and Chinese heads of state lays a solid foundation for the two countries to continue opening up new prospects for bilateral ties.
He made the remarks in response to a question from President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua at the forum, which opened on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Hao Jianwei)
