Russia has committed $18 million to humanitarian initiatives in Cuba between 2018-2025 and plans to add $2 million this year. Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev announced the aid, which includes support for food security and a school feeding system, during a UN meeting advocating for the removal of embargoes.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia-China relations are a model for modern interstate ties, built on equality, mutual interests, and friendship, aiming to promote the well-being of both nations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit, emphasizing the "unprecedented level" of Russia-China relations and pledging mutual support. The trip, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of a friendship treaty, aims to deepen diplomatic and energy ties amid global supply disruptions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for partnership over rivalry with the US, citing mutual losses from confrontation, during a meeting with visiting US President Donald Trump aimed at resolving trade, economic, and global issue differences.
Maria Zakharova added that Russia and the DPRK "share a common stance, confronting multiple challenges and threats while promoting a fairer, multipolar world order"
