Russia-China relations developing strategically stably: Foreign Ministry
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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Russia-China relations are developing "strategically stably" and are "carefully planned, built and developed." This comes as President Vladimir Putin is on an official visit to China, holding talks with leader Xi Jinping.
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Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that relations between Moscow and Beijing are developing in a "strategically stable manner." Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently on an official visit to China.
MOSCOW, May 20. /TASS/. Relations between Moscow and Beijing are developing in a strategically stable manner, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told the Sputnik radio station.
"Our relations with China are not just developing steadily; they are developing in a strategically stable manner. That said, these relations aren’t a kind of patchwork made of random pieces, which happened to be at hand, were convenient or simply available at the time. These relations are being carefully planned, built and developed," she pointed out.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently on an official visit to China. He and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have already held talks with a limited circle of delegates. According to Putin, the conversation took place in an atmosphere of trust and proved to be substantive. Now, the delegations are holding extended negotiations.
Open Questions
- What specific outcomes are expected from the extended negotiations between the Russian and Chinese delegations?
- What are the key areas of strategic planning and development in the Russia-China relationship?
- What is the significance of the "atmosphere of trust" mentioned by Putin regarding the talks?





