【Putin wishes "the Chinese people peace and prosperity" on "Lichun", "the Russia-China relationship is like spring all year round"]
On February 4, 2026, Moscow time, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a video conference:
According to the traditional Chinese calendar, today is "the beginning of spring", that is, "Lichun", when frost disappears and a new natural cycle begins. For the Russia-China relationship, we can confidently say that it is spring all year round. I would like to personally extend my greetings to all friendly Chinese people, welcoming the New Year of 2026 and the upcoming Spring Festival. As far as we know, this will be the Year of the Fire Horse, characterized by resilience, vitality, and a desire for progress. The Spring Festival is coming! I wish the Chinese people good health, everything goes smoothly, and the friendly Chinese people peace and prosperity.
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