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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will not participate in the conference on Ukraine hosted by Switzerland in June, the president's office told Sputnik. "Lula da Silva will not appear at the Ukraine summit," the office said in a statement. In…
🇿🇦 South Africa’s head of state will not attend the conference on Ukraine in Switzerland because of his participation in post-election events, the president's office told Sputnik.
The Swiss authorities said they had sent invitations to the conference to countries of the “Global South,” expressing hope that these invitations would be accepted.
The Swiss authorities said they had sent invitations to the conference to countries of the “Global South,” expressing hope that these invitations would be accepted.
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Russia and Afghanistan to build logistics center for oil transit to South Asia
Afghanistan plans to start talks with Russia on establishing a logistics center in the Afghan province of Herat that will facilitate the export of Russian oil to South Asia, acting Afghan Minister of Industry and Trade Haji Nooruddin Azizi told Sputnik.
Haji Nooruddin Azizi also said that Afghanistan has increased imports of petroleum products from Russia, noting that his country needs about four million tons of petroleum products and oil per year.
The International Economic Forum of Russia and the countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum" is being held in Kazan on May 14-19.
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Afghanistan plans to start talks with Russia on establishing a logistics center in the Afghan province of Herat that will facilitate the export of Russian oil to South Asia, acting Afghan Minister of Industry and Trade Haji Nooruddin Azizi told Sputnik.
"We would like to start negotiations on this issue so that part of the transit of Russian oil passes through the territory of Afghanistan – it is the shortest route," Azizi said on the sidelines of the Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum international economic forum in the Russian city of Kazan.
Haji Nooruddin Azizi also said that Afghanistan has increased imports of petroleum products from Russia, noting that his country needs about four million tons of petroleum products and oil per year.
The International Economic Forum of Russia and the countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum" is being held in Kazan on May 14-19.
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❗️LIVE: Putin visits Harbin Polytechnic University
Sputnik comes to you live as President Vladimir Putin arrives in Harbin, the capital of China’s northernmost province of Heilongjiang.
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❗️LIVE: Putin visits Harbin Polytechnic University Sputnik comes to you live as President Vladimir Putin arrives in Harbin, the capital of China’s northernmost province of Heilongjiang. Watch the livestream here or follow the link to the Sputnik's website…
Russian and Chinese universities to establish joint educational center, Putin declares
The educational center, to be opened by Saint Petersburg State University together with the Harbin Institute of Technology, will become one of the flagships of bilateral cooperation in this area, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted.
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The educational center, to be opened by Saint Petersburg State University together with the Harbin Institute of Technology, will become one of the flagships of bilateral cooperation in this area, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted.
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❗️LIVE: Putin visits Harbin Polytechnic University Sputnik comes to you live as President Vladimir Putin arrives in Harbin, the capital of China’s northernmost province of Heilongjiang. Watch the livestream here or follow the link to the Sputnik's website…
❗️ Russia and China can accomplish a great deal by joining forces in high-tech fields, Vladimir Putin said.
The president remarked that the construction of new nuclear reactors in China, with Russia's assistance, is proceeding according to plan.
“I am sure that experiments at the NICA collider will make it possible to make world-class discoveries and drive progress for the benefit of mankind,” he said.
The president remarked that the construction of new nuclear reactors in China, with Russia's assistance, is proceeding according to plan.
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🇭🇺 Hungary vetoed a Council of Europe resolution on Ukraine because it provided for the recognition of only one “peace plan” by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said.
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❗️ Russia and China can accomplish a great deal by joining forces in high-tech fields, Vladimir Putin said. “I am sure that experiments at the NICA collider will make it possible to make world-class discoveries and drive progress for the benefit of mankind…
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Teamwork needed for success, which is what Russia & China are doing, Putin says
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"The ability to work on international teams is something that allows you to increase your chances for success," President Putin stated.
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Teamwork needed for success, which is what Russia & China are doing, Putin says "The ability to work on international teams is something that allows you to increase your chances for success," President Putin stated. Subscribe to @SputnikInt
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💪 "The more you do, the more you get. Don't feel sorry for yourself, if you feel sorry for yourself, you go downhill," Putin said, speaking about sports.
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💪 "The more you do, the more you get. Don't feel sorry for yourself, if you feel sorry for yourself, you go downhill," Putin said, speaking about sports. Subscribe to @SputnikInt
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Putin reveals true motive for sanctions on Beijing: the United States can’t match China in electric vehicle production
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Teamwork needed for success, which is what Russia & China are doing, Putin says "The ability to work on international teams is something that allows you to increase your chances for success," President Putin stated. Subscribe to @SputnikInt
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Russia, China set sights on building heavy helicopter, Putin reveals
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"Earlier, our Chinese friends offered to cooperate on creating a heavy helicopter. So, we are moving quite successfully along this track, and I hope together we will create a fine rotorcraft based on our heavy helicopter," Putin said, while talking to Chinese and Russian students and teachers at the Harbin Institute of Technology.
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❗️ The US with its Cold War mentality is responsible for bringing about and worsening the Ukrainian crisis, China's Foreign Ministry says. Сhina advises the US not to blame Beijing for the Ukrainian crisis, the Ministry added. Subscribe to @SputnikInt
❗️ China truly seeks a solution to the Ukrainian crisis, Putin says
According to Vladimir Putin, his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping shared details of his recent trip to Europe and his perspective on peace initiatives with him.
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According to Vladimir Putin, his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping shared details of his recent trip to Europe and his perspective on peace initiatives with him.
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❗️Russia scoring gains in battles around Kharkov, Putin says
The Kiev regime is the one to blame for the conflict, so now the Ukrainian authorities are trying to lay the fault at someone else’s door, the Russian president stressed.
Furthermore, Putin reiterated that Moscow has always been open to negotiations on Ukraine, with the Istanbul agreements serving as the foundation for these discussions.
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The Kiev regime is the one to blame for the conflict, so now the Ukrainian authorities are trying to lay the fault at someone else’s door, the Russian president stressed.
Furthermore, Putin reiterated that Moscow has always been open to negotiations on Ukraine, with the Istanbul agreements serving as the foundation for these discussions.
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❗️Russia scoring gains in battles around Kharkov, Putin says The Kiev regime is the one to blame for the conflict, so now the Ukrainian authorities are trying to lay the fault at someone else’s door, the Russian president stressed. Furthermore, Putin reiterated…
❗️Sanctions directly harm the world economy: Putin
Western financial institutions are harming themselves with their own decisions, thus undermining the dollar, the Russian leader stated.
In particular, US elites are undermining confidence in the dollar as the world's reserve currency, even though they have much to gain from it, he stressed.
The Europeans confirm their dependence on the US in the matter of sanctions, Putin outlined.
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Western financial institutions are harming themselves with their own decisions, thus undermining the dollar, the Russian leader stated.
In particular, US elites are undermining confidence in the dollar as the world's reserve currency, even though they have much to gain from it, he stressed.
The Europeans confirm their dependence on the US in the matter of sanctions, Putin outlined.
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❗️LIVE: Putin holds press conference during his visit to China's Harbin
Sputnik comes to you live as President Vladimir Putin is in Harbin, the capital of China’s northernmost province of Heilongjiang.
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❗️Russia scoring gains in battles around Kharkov, Putin says The Kiev regime is the one to blame for the conflict, so now the Ukrainian authorities are trying to lay the fault at someone else’s door, the Russian president stressed. Furthermore, Putin reiterated…
❗️Zelensky's legitimacy issue matters to Russia if there's a need to sign documents, Putin said
Given the canceled election in Ukraine, the question of the Ukrainian leader's legitimacy should be answered by the country’s legal and political system, Vladimir Putin stressed.
Putin stated that he had been in constant contact with Zelensky before the acute phase of the conflict in Ukraine.
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Given the canceled election in Ukraine, the question of the Ukrainian leader's legitimacy should be answered by the country’s legal and political system, Vladimir Putin stressed.
Putin stated that he had been in constant contact with Zelensky before the acute phase of the conflict in Ukraine.
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❗️ Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov is one of the best economists in the country and is capable of coordinating the Defense Ministry's activities with all agencies, Putin said
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Russia and China won't let business relations be subject of 'blackmail or coercion' – expert
Russia and China will not allow their trade and business relations be the subject of "blackmail or coercion from a third country,” Dr John Gong, professor of economics at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing told Sputnik.
Agreements penned during President Vladimir Putin’s state visit can be seen as a “resounding statement” of that intent, he said.
Everyone knows what is implied by “a third country,” said the China Forum expert in a nod to Washington’s go-to practice of weaponized sanctions.
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Russia and China will not allow their trade and business relations be the subject of "blackmail or coercion from a third country,” Dr John Gong, professor of economics at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing told Sputnik.
Agreements penned during President Vladimir Putin’s state visit can be seen as a “resounding statement” of that intent, he said.
Everyone knows what is implied by “a third country,” said the China Forum expert in a nod to Washington’s go-to practice of weaponized sanctions.
“I think China and Russia's economies are very complementary towards each other. And there should be a growth of economic relationship between the two sides not just in trade, but also in all other areas,” he said.
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❗️ Putin's main statements to the press during his trip to China:
▪️ China is sincerely seeking a solution to the Ukrainian crisis, Xi Jinping spoke about his recent trip to Europe and his position on peace initiatives.
▪️ Russia needs to understand who it can deal with and who it can trust on Ukraine.
▪️ Moscow has never refused to negotiate over Ukraine, the basis for the negotiation process is the Istanbul agreements.
▪️ Russia will not accept any ultimatums on the Ukraine settlement.
▪️ We are "not seen" at the peace conference on Ukraine in Switzerland, if they do not see us, we do not need them.
▪️ As of today, there are no plans to take control of Kharkov; the military's actions in the region are a response to the shelling of Belgorod.
▪️ Zelensky's legitimacy is important to Russia when it comes to signing documents.
▪️ First we need to understand whether French troops will be in Ukraine and then take the necessary steps.
▪️ Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov will have to open the Defense Ministry to innovation and constructive work with scientists and military equipment manufacturers.
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▪️ China is sincerely seeking a solution to the Ukrainian crisis, Xi Jinping spoke about his recent trip to Europe and his position on peace initiatives.
▪️ Russia needs to understand who it can deal with and who it can trust on Ukraine.
▪️ Moscow has never refused to negotiate over Ukraine, the basis for the negotiation process is the Istanbul agreements.
▪️ Russia will not accept any ultimatums on the Ukraine settlement.
▪️ We are "not seen" at the peace conference on Ukraine in Switzerland, if they do not see us, we do not need them.
▪️ As of today, there are no plans to take control of Kharkov; the military's actions in the region are a response to the shelling of Belgorod.
▪️ Zelensky's legitimacy is important to Russia when it comes to signing documents.
▪️ First we need to understand whether French troops will be in Ukraine and then take the necessary steps.
▪️ Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov will have to open the Defense Ministry to innovation and constructive work with scientists and military equipment manufacturers.
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