Having attended two important events held in China consecutively, Russia has made a statement on its foreign policy! On September 5, Dmitry Peskov, the presidential press secretary of Russia, said in an interview that Russia is not turning to the East, but is developing partnerships with China, other countries in the region, and global Southern countries that are willing to develop friendly relations with Russia. Moreover, Russia is not turning anywhere; this is a mistake, as Russia itself is in the East.
Russia is developing partnerships, strategic partnerships, and privileged strategic partnerships with China and all other countries in the region, as well as with global Southern countries that are willing to establish friendly relations with Russia. Obviously, after attending our two major events consecutively, why would Russia make such a statement? The fundamental reason is that Russia's relationship with non-Western countries is becoming increasingly deep, giving the impression to the outside world that Russia is looking towards the East.
Has Russia specifically made this explanation? What message does it convey? The fundamental message it conveys is that Russia will develop cooperative relationships with friendly non-Western countries. However, this does not mean that Russia will ignore its relations with Western countries. Of course, the current practical implication is that Russia will place great importance on its relationship with the United States and continue to promote normal relations with the United States. As for the Russia-Europe relationship, that is another issue. It is clear that Russia's foreign policy is not about taking sides or being either/or. It is believed that the United States can also understand the implications of such a statement.
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