Moscow: Russia has confirmed that Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the commemorations marking the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, scheduled for May 9 in Moscow. This announcement was made by Igor Morgulov, Russia's ambassador to China, during an interview with the state TV channel Rossiya-24.

According to Anadolu Agency, Igor Morgulov stated that Xi Jinping accepted the invitation to join the celebrations, which commemorate the 80th anniversary of what Russians refer to as the Great Patriotic War, spanning from 1941 to 1945. The event, known as "Victory Day" in Russia, celebrates Nazi Germany's surrender.

Morgulov mentioned that President Xi also extended an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend China's Victory Day celebrations on September 3. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry confirmed that preparations for these reciprocal visits by the Russian and Chinese presidents are underway.

In a statement from December last year, President Putin expressed Russia's readiness to welcome participants from countries that fought against Nazi Germany during World War II to the 'Victory Day' celebrations. This annual event includes a military parade at Moscow's Red Square, which has historically seen participation from foreign leaders.