Fyodor Lukyanov, the editor of the journal «
Russia in Global Affairs» and considered very close to the Russian foreign ministry, said of Mr Corbyn: «I think Russia would certainly be pleased to see such a person as the head of either major party.
President Xi's view that China should put its power into practice and take an active role
in regional and
global affairs, which was solidified at the 19th Party Congress with his consolidation of power, creates greater uncertainty
in Russia about China's long - term ambitions.