Putin welcomes China’s willingness to play constructive role in solving Ukraine crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed China's willingness to play a constructive role in solving the Ukraine crisis ahead of Chinese leader Xi Jinping visit to Moscow on Monday.

In an article written in a Chinese newspaper, Putin President said Russia has high hopes for Xi's visit and is grateful for balanced line of China on Ukraine.

Similarity, writing in a Russian newspaper, Chinese leader Xi called for a rational way out of the Ukraine crisis through joint and sustainable security, continue dialogue and consultations in an equal, prudent and pragmatic manner.