Putin: Stable, Constructive US-China Interaction Only Benefits Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that stable and constructive interaction between the US and China would only benefit Russia, welcoming continued US engagement with China. He emphasized that this contributes to global economic stability and highlighted growing Russia-China economic cooperation, exceeding $140 billion, in high-tech and energy sectors.
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According to reports from China News Service and Xinhua News Agency today, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on May 9, regarding US-China relations and the upcoming "Xi-Trump summit," that stable and constructive interaction between China and the United States "only benefits Russia." Russia welcomes the continued contact between the United States and China.
Putin (Vladimir Putin) also declared that the absence of any weapons displays at Russia's May 9 parade celebrating the 81st anniversary of victory in World War II was not only for "security considerations," but more importantly because the Russian armed forces must "concentrate and dedicate all their efforts" to conducting the "special military operation" (referring to the invasion of Ukraine), ultimately defeating the opponent.
He said that continued contact between the United States and China is very important, and Russia welcomes it, viewing it as "another element stabilizing the situation." China and the United States are very important economic and trade partners, and their interaction determines the overall state of the global economy. Stable and constructive interaction between China and the United States "only benefits Russia."
Regarding Russia-China relations, Putin said that Russia-China cooperation is a "crucially important factor in maintaining stable international relations" today. China is Russia's largest economic and trade partner, and the bilateral trade volume of over $140 billion (approximately NT$4.38 trillion) is considerable and constantly growing.
He mentioned that Russia-China cooperation is "diversified" and this diversification is continuously advancing through high-tech industries. At the same time, Russia and China have reached a high degree of consensus on cooperation in areas such as energy. (Edited by: Qiu Guojiang / Lu Jiarong) 1150510
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Putin (Vladimir Putin) also declared that the absence of any weapons displays at Russia's May 9 parade celebrating the 81st anniversary of victory in World War II was not only for "security considerations," but more importantly because the Russian armed forces must "concentrate and dedicate all their efforts" to conducting the "special military operation" (referring to the invasion of Ukraine), ultimately defeating the opponent.
He said that continued contact between the United States and China is very important, and Russia welcomes it, viewing it as "another element stabilizing the situation." China and the United States are very important economic and trade partners, and their interaction determines the overall state of the global economy. Stable and constructive interaction between China and the United States "only benefits Russia."
Regarding Russia-China relations, Putin said that Russia-China cooperation is a "crucially important factor in maintaining stable international relations" today. China is Russia's largest economic and trade partner, and the bilateral trade volume of over $140 billion (approximately NT$4.38 trillion) is considerable and constantly growing.
He mentioned that Russia-China cooperation is "diversified" and this diversification is continuously advancing through high-tech industries. At the same time, Russia and China have reached a high degree of consensus on cooperation in areas such as energy. (Edited by: Qiu Guojiang / Lu Jiarong) 1150510
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