Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the foundation of mutual respect driving China-Russia relations during a media briefing in Moscow. Responding to a question from CGTN, Putin stated that bilateral trade growth—fueled by equality and shared interests—is \"not an empty phrase\" but a reflection of action-oriented cooperation.
With the BRICS summit in Kazan approaching, Putin outlined plans to deepen collaboration in energy, agriculture, and tech. \"Our focus is not just on discussions; we take action,\" he said, highlighting Russia's commitment to boosting energy exports like natural gas to the Chinese mainland.
The expanded BRICS bloc, now including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, offers a platform for cultural and economic synergy, Putin added. The group’s diversity, he noted, strengthens global partnerships beyond traditional sectors.
Addressing U.S. efforts to contain China's growth, Putin warned that such strategies risk undermining America's own economic competitiveness. \"Economic development is an objective process,\" he stressed, arguing that collaboration—not containment—shapes a sustainable future.
The group’s diversity, he noted, strengthens global partnerships beyond traditional sectors.
\"Economic development is an objective process,\" he stressed, arguing that collaboration—not containment—shapes a sustainable future.
