ST.PETERSBURG, June 23, 2016 (Xinhua) -- President of Xinhua News Agency Cai Mingzhao (R) shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St.Petersburg of Russia, June 17, 2016. Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an hour-long exclusive interview with Xinhua President Cai Mingzhao ahead of his upcoming visit to China, elaborated his views on bilateral ties, China-Russia trade, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and international cooperation, among other issues. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)