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Audrey Denisov , Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the PRC
AS RUSSIA'S AMBASSADOR to China, I found it particularly inter-
esting to hear evaluations that in some way or other concern the rela-
tions between our two countries, as well as the remarks on
Russian-Chinese tandem as a structurally critical factor not only on a
regional but perhaps also on a global level.
Today we are witnessing certain changes in the world's geometry - not
so much changes in the lineup of forces as changes in development
vectors. If at one pole we can see less than encouraging signs of weak-
ening centripetal tendencies, as evidenced by the outcome of the UK
referendum on EU membership, on the other side of the planet, just
the contrary, centripetal tendencies are strengthening as states are objectively gravitating more
and more toward unification or rapprochement in the interest of achieving common goals.
Alexander Kadakin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the
Republic of India
Russian-Indian strategic partnership differs from all other partnerships
because we were the first to introduce it into the diplomatic sphere as
a concept. In addition, this "especially privileged strategic partnership"
sets corresponding tasks before the embassy. We work to deepen our
ties.
Our relations are on the rise despite the deliberately planted media sto-
ries.
Sergey Kislyak, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United
States of America
THE RELATIONS between our countries have fallen on hard times.
I would say that since the end of the Cold War, this is perhaps their
lowest point. We are coming under unprecedented pressure, which,
of course, will not work.
We always choose a very simple course: Let elections take place and
we will work with the president who comes to the White House. And
we will see whether our relations will improve or not. I do not think
that considering the strong anti-Russian mood in the U.S. media and
political beau monde, changes will come easily or quickly.
Электронное приложение к журналу «Международная жизнь»
Collective Intelligence: Russian Diplomats' Comments on President
Putin's Speech