During a press briefing held in Moscow on Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reaffirmed that the Russian Federation remains fully committed to the decades-long moratorium on explosive nuclear testing, resolutely dismissing recent allegations from Washington.
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that neither China nor Russia have carried out secret nuclear tests, noting Beijing had denied U.S. accusations that it had done so. https://t.co/Y24WG1rB7s
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Nuclear Stability and Strategic Compliance
Addressing claims from the United States suggesting that Moscow and Beijing may have violated the nuclear testing moratorium, Peskov categorized these accusations as unfounded.
“Neither the Chinese nor the Russians have violated it,” Peskov stated, noting that Beijing has similarly issued a resolute rejection of the claims. He emphasized that both nations remain dedicated to the established international standards regarding nuclear testing.
Economic Relations and the Barrier of Sanctions
On the subject of bilateral relations with the United States, the Kremlin expressed a potential interest in developing trade and economic projects, provided the current diplomatic climate shifts.
Peskov identified U.S. sanctions as the primary obstacle to progress, describing them as “illegal” and a hindrance to mutually beneficial interaction. “To achieve this, we need to revive our relations,” he noted, adding that while many projects could potentially be on the agenda, the current restrictive measures make such cooperation impossible.
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Humanitarian Support for Cuba Amidst Fuel Embargo
The Kremlin spokesman also highlighted the strengthening of Russian-Cuban relations following a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla.
- Bilateral Relations: Peskov described the partnership with Havana as “very important” and stated that it is being developed “in every possible way.”
- Fuel Crisis Assistance: In response to the acute fuel shortages caused by the U.S. embargo on Cuba, Peskov confirmed that assistance to Havana was a central topic of discussion.
- Humanitarian Aid: Following the U.S. blockade on traditional supply routes, the Russian Embassy in Havana has announced that Moscow will imminently begin shipments of oil and petroleum products to Cuba as humanitarian aid to alleviate the energy crisis.
The Russian Federation continues to monitor U.S. threats regarding proportional import duties on countries supplying fuel to Cuba, reiterating its stance on the importance of independent bilateral cooperation.
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