He gave a negative answer to the corresponding question of the moderator of the Valdai Discussion Club.
Putin was also asked if the Chinese leader expressed resentment because of this.
“The Chinese leader is not the kind of person who expresses grievances about anything,” the Russian president said.
He also said that this is not necessary, since both Russia and China make sovereign decisions.
Earlier, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced Beijing's readiness to strengthen cooperation with Moscow at all levels.