Putin’s statement

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that relations between China and his country have reached the highest level in history.

Russian leader Putin wrote an op-ed for China’s People’s Daily ahead of Chinese President Xi’s visit to Moscow. “Russian-Chinese relations have reached the highest level in their history and continue to strengthen,” Putin said. Stressing that Russia is open to a politico-diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian crisis, Putin said: “The future of the peace process depends on the readiness for serious negotiations, taking into account the current geopolitical realities.” made a statement.

Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that unlike some countries that claim hegemony and violate world harmony, Russia and China stand shoulder to shoulder and fight against common threats.

According to the Kremlin, Putin wrote an article for the People’s Daily, one of China’s leading newspapers and the organ of the Communist Party of China, on the eve of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow.

Stressing in his article that the Russian-Chinese partnership is built on mutual trust, respect for each other’s sovereignty and interests, Putin expressed confidence that his meeting with Xi Jinping would give a powerful new impetus to bilateral cooperation.

Explaining his meeting and friendship with Xi, Putin said: “I know that China attaches great importance to friendship and human relations. It is no coincidence that the wise Confucius said: “Is it not joy when a distant friend comes?” We highly appreciate these qualities in Russia too, they are like a true friend and brother for us.” said.

“THE RELATIONSHIPS CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN”

Noting that although much has changed in the world over the past 10 years, Russian-Chinese friendship has remained unchanged, Putin said: “Russian-Chinese relations have reached the highest level in their history and continue to strengthen.” gave his assessment.

Stressing that the political dialogue has become extremely encouraging and that a comprehensive and new era has dawned in strategic engagement, Putin recalled that they have had about 40 meetings with Xi so far.

Noting that trade between Russia and China doubled to a record $185 billion at the end of last year, Putin said there are many reasons the $200 billion mark will be surpassed this year.

“At the same time, it is important that the share of the use of the national currency in bilateral trade is increasing, and our relations are becoming more dominant,” Putin said. used phrases.

Noting that the agreement on the supply of natural gas with the Power of Siberia gas pipeline was the deal of the century, Putin spoke about the increase in oil and coal supplies from Russia to China, cooperation in the field of nuclear energy and space and agricultural technologies.

“FIGHTING COMMON THREATS”

Russian leader Putin said that unlike some countries that claim hegemony and violate the harmony of the world, Russia and China have literally and figuratively built bridges: “We are closely cooperating in international relations between the“ waves and winds ”on the planet, in the midst of a turbulent current”, “we stand shoulder to shoulder, effectively coordinating our foreign policy positions, counteracting common threats and responding to the challenges of our time.” gave his assessment.

“The WEST IS DANGEROUS BY THE FATE OF ALL STATES AND PEOPLES”

Stating that Russia and China, together with other like-minded countries, constantly advocate the establishment of a more just, multipolar world order based on international law, Putin drew attention to the constructive role of Russia’s China Global Security Initiative.

Noting that the external geopolitical landscape has undergone major changes, Putin said:

“The collective West clings more and more desperately to archaic dogmas, to its rapidly losing dominance, which threatens the fate of all states and peoples. The US policy to contain Russia and China, as well as anyone who does not submit to the American dictatorship, is becoming sharper and more assertive. The architecture of international security and cooperation is falling apart. Russia was declared a “direct threat” and China a “strategic competitor”.

“WE ARE GRATEFUL WITH CHINA’S REQUEST TO PLAY A CONSTRUCTIVE ROLE”

Noting that they were grateful for understanding the background and real causes of the events in Ukraine thanks to China’s measured line, Putin continued:

“We welcome China’s willingness to play a constructive role in resolving the crisis. Like our Chinese friends, we stand for strict adherence to the Charter of the United Nations and adherence to international law, including humanitarian law. We adhere to the principle of the indivisibility of security, which has been flagrantly violated by the NATO bloc. We are deeply concerned about irresponsible and downright dangerous actions that could undermine global nuclear security. Illegal unilateral sanctions that need to be lifted are unacceptable.”

“THE FUTURE OF THE PEACE PROCESS DEPENDS ON SERIOUS NEGOTIATIONS”

Stressing that Russia is open to a politico-diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian crisis, Putin said they did not stop the peace talks in April 2022. “The future of the peace process depends on the readiness for serious negotiations, taking into account the prevailing geopolitical realities,” Putin said. made a statement.

Stating that NATO is trying to give its activities a global dimension, seeking to enter the Asia-Pacific region, Putin said that some powers will not be able to divide the Eurasian space into “private clubs” and military blockchains.