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originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
That's based on no one taking them seriously by listening to this seriously.
originally posted by: turretless
Keep denying the obvious.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
I'm not denying the obvious, it's obvious the world really, really cares what Pooh and Puto are saying because everyone just jumped right to attention for them. Oh, wait, they didn't...
originally posted by: turretless
The future will show which of us is right.
originally posted by: ketsuko
What China thinks it owns or should own if only people would realize how inferior they are.
June 10, 2022 05:57
Cargo traffic began on Friday via the first automobile bridge across the Amur River, connecting Russia’s Blagoveshchensk and China’s Heihe, a TASS correspondent reported.
Officials from both sides participated in the opening ceremony via a video linkup.
"In today’s fragmented world, the Blagoveshchensk-Heihe bridge between Russia and China has a special, symbolic meaning. It will become a yet another line of friendship, connecting the peoples of Russia and China. The construction began in 2016, with thousands of people from both China and Russia taking part and working 24/7," Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yury Trutnev said,
On Friday, first cargo trucks crossed the bridge via the Kani-Kurgan - Heihe border checkpoint.
June 15, 2022 16:00
The presidents stated that Russian-Chinese relations were at an all-time high and are constantly improving. They reaffirmed their commitment to consistently deepen the comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction in all areas.
The current state of and prospects for trade and economic cooperation, the volume of which is expected to reach record high levels in 2022, were reviewed in detail. It was agreed to expand cooperation in energy, finance, the manufacturing industry, transport and other areas, taking into account the global economic situation that has become more complicated due to the illegitimate sanctions policy pursued by the West. The further development of military and defence ties was touched upon as well.
During the discussion of the situation in the international arena, it was emphasised that Russia and China, as before, have overlapping or very close positions, consistently uphold the fundamental principles of international law, seek to build a truly multipolar and fair system of international relations. The parties confirmed their mutual commitment to improve coordination and mutual support in various multilateral formats, including at the UN. The importance of cooperation within the SCO and BRICS was underscored, in particular, in the context of the upcoming BRICS summit to be hosted by the Chinese presidency on June 23–24.
Vladimir Putin laid out his principled assessment of the situation in Ukraine and the tasks being tackled during the special military operation. The President of China noted the legitimacy of Russia’s actions to protect fundamental national interests in the face of challenges to its security created by external forces.
It was agreed to continue bilateral contacts both at the heads of state level and through various ministries and agencies.
The conversation was held in a traditionally warm and friendly atmosphere.
June 15, 2022 17:45
The presidents expressed satisfaction with the current level of the two countries' strategic partnership and stressed the shared intention to expand mutually beneficial cooperation, above all in trade, the economy, and investment. They also discussed in detail issues of food security, including the supply of Russian agricultural products and fertilisers to the African continent, in particular South Africa.
The leaders also noted the importance of joint work within BRICS in order to further promote the role of this association in global politics and economics.
Vladimir Putin and Cyril Ramaphosa also exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine.
It was agreed to maintain contact.