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Moscow, Russia| Xinhua | The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) bears primary responsibility for the current situation in Afghanistan, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday at the plenary session of the 18th annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi. “While the participation of both China and Russia and other …

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin praised China as a highly reliable partner for Russia during his annual question and answer session at the Russian Energy Week forum on Wednesday. “China is our largest trade and economic partner … Trade turnover between Russia and China is increasing, and …

Kunming, China | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called for closer international cooperation on preserving biodiversity and providing related support to developing countries. “It is certainly important that national priorities and specificities of each state be taken into account, and special attention be given to the needs of …

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that he will observe self-isolation for a certain period of time in connection with the COVID-19 cases detected in his entourage. Putin voiced his decision during a phone conversation with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, the Kremlin said in a press …

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | The current crisis in Afghanistan is a direct consequence of “irresponsible attempts to impose alien values from the outside” on the country, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. Addressing the 13th BRICS summit via video link, Putin pointed out foreign countries’ desire to “build so-called …

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Politicizing the origins of COVID-19 will only lead to untrustworthy conclusions, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday during the plenary session of the sixth Eastern Economic Forum (EEF). “Those who choose to politicize this issue are making colossal, catastrophic mistakes in the fight against the pandemic,” …

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russia continues to develop no matter what sanctions Western countries impose and what threats they make, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday. “Russia’s economic sovereignty is increasing and its defense capabilities have reached a very high level,” Putin said during his annual televised “Direct Line” Q&A session. …

Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday lashed out at the United States on arms control, human rights, cyber-attacks, among other issues, after “constructive” talks with his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden. “As for the general assessment, I believe there was no hostility at all,” Putin said during …

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin in an interview with NBC News on Friday said that Russia-U.S. relations are at their lowest point in years. “We have a bilateral relationship that has deteriorated to its lowest point in recent years,” Putin said in the interview via translation. Meanwhile, …

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered the country’s armed forces to remain on high alert due to security threats. “The complex international situation and potential threats to Russia’s military security, including in the immediate vicinity of our borders, require constant and high combat readiness,” Putin …