On Monday, the Russian President is arriving in Ulaanbaatar (previously anglicized as Ulan Bator) to participate in the events dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the joint victory of Soviet-Mongolian troops over the Japanese militarists on the Khalkhin-Gol River, Paralel.Az reports citing Sputnik International.

The leaders of the two countries are expected to discuss prospects for further development of their bilateral relations, including the Russia-Monoglia comprehensive strategic partnership.

This is Putin’s first visit to the country since 2019 when Russia and Mongolia celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Khalkhin-Gol events.