Published on: 2026-05-10
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
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Moscow, May 10 /Xin Hua/ — The interaction between Russia and China is the most important factor in stabilizing international relations, a factor of restraint and stability. This was stated by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, answering journalists’ questions.
“We have almost no agreements left that regulate the security sphere, the disarmament sphere, and control over nuclear weapons. And the interaction of such states as China and Russia is undoubtedly a factor of restraint and stability,” said V. Putin. Naming China as Russia’s largest trade and economic partner, the President of the Russian Federation emphasized that “over 140 billion dollars is a decent turnover, and it is growing.” Diversification of turnover continues due to high-tech industries, which is very important, he added.
Speaking about the military parade in honor of the 81st anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War, V.Putin noted that “we have decided that we will definitely hold festive events, but without demonstrating military equipment, and not only for security reasons, but above all because the Armed Forces must focus their attention on the final defeat of the enemy within the framework of the special military operation.” He added that the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has not yet submitted a report on provocations from the Ukrainian side during the festive events on Victory Day; this will be done a little later after the completion of the entire program.
Commenting on the initiative of US President D. Trump regarding the exchange of prisoners of war, V. Putin said that Moscow had already on May 5 handed over to the Ukrainian side a proposal for the exchange and sent to Ukraine a list of 500 Ukrainian servicemen held in Russia. No proposals from Kiev on the exchange of prisoners have been received in Moscow so far.
V. Putin noted that he is not proposing a meeting with the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky, but at the same time does not refuse it: “Whoever wants to meet, let them come to Moscow.” The Russian leader also allowed for the possibility of a meeting on the territory of a third country, but on the condition of reaching final agreements on a peace treaty. According to him, the USA sincerely strive to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but this matter is primarily between the two countries.
“I think that the matter is coming to a conclusion / of the Ukrainian conflict,” he noted, drawing attention to the fact that Western politicians “have begun to escalate confrontation with Russia.” “The question arises, why? First of all, they expected a crushing defeat of Russia, we know well the collapse of statehood over several months,” explained the head of state.
“And then they got stuck in this rut and can’t get out of it, that’s the problem. Although there are smart people, undoubtedly, there are. There are also those who undoubtedly understand the essence of the ongoing events. I hope that these political forces will gradually return to power or the power will be taken into their hands with the support of the overwhelming majority of European countries,” the president added.
V. Putin noted that the conflict around Iran puts Moscow in a difficult position due to relations both with Tehran and with other countries of the Persian Gulf. He stated that in the event of an escalation of the situation, “everyone will be the loser,” and expressed the opinion that agreements on resolving the conflict should be reached in the interest of all countries of the entire region. According to him, IAEA inspectors have not found evidence of Iran having a nuclear weapons program.The Russian side still maintains its proposals for the export of Iranian enriched uranium, considering Tehran’s lack of intention to develop nuclear weapons. However, Moscow does not seek to “inflame political tensions” in this way and will regard both agreement and refusal of its assistance merely as Russia’s desire to make its modest contribution to resolving and easing the situation, said the President of the Russian Federation.
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