Ryabkov: Blinken’s goal is to weaken Russia-China relations

According to the report of the international group Tasnim news agency quoting Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov believes that the current visit of US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to China is intended to destabilize the relations between Russia and China, although the Beijing authorities will not take such a step.

Ryabkov said today in an interview with Tass: Washington is looking for ways to weaken the link between Russia and China more effectively and powerfully. <...> The strengthening of these relations has caused the anger and concern of politicians and senior officials of Joe Biden’s administration. including blackmail and intimidation, which is also very obvious to the Russian side, they do not hesitate, he added: Of course, the Beijing authorities are well aware of the strategy followed by Washington and are ready to maintain their relations with Russia to respond sharply to American requests in Give this special.

Ryabkov reminded: We ourselves will not give in to such pressure. We confidently continue to move towards achieving the goals of special military operations, and Russia’s economic indicators also show the failure of these efforts.

Blinken’s visit to China from April 24 to 26 is done He arrived in Shanghai on Thursday and is going to meet with Wang Yi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, to raise the issue of imposing sanctions if relations with Moscow continue to develop.

Deprivation of Russians from Turkish flights to Mexico is due to American pressure

Sergei Ryabkov also in In response to another question, he emphasized that Turkish Airlines removed Russian citizens from its flights to Mexico due to pressure from the United States.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Russia added: It is clear that Mexico is under pressure from Washington on its officials. The problem of not allowing Russian citizens to use Turkish Airlines flights applies not only to Mexico, but also to other Latin American countries.

According to him, the Russian diplomatic service It is determined to clearly and confidently clarify the current situation, which is contrary to the indisputable right of people to freedom of movement, and resolve the problems that have arisen, and countries should make decisions based on their interests in these issues.

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