Moscow (Monitoring Desk): During the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin, while speaking to the media, took a clear stance on a question related to Pakistan and stated that Pakistan is a large sovereign country and is not subordinate to anyone.
The Russian president reportedly responded to an anti-Pakistan-leaning question from an Indian journalist by saying that Pakistan is an independent and sovereign state that makes its own decisions. His remarks received significant attention in the media.
During the conversation, President Putin said that discussions between Russia and the United States are ongoing on certain issues, and expressed hope that the US and Iran could reach an understanding. He also stated that Russia supports any potential agreement with Iran and favors peaceful resolution of conflicts.
Referring to the situation in Ukraine, he said that Russian forces are advancing and that Ukraine is currently facing shortages of manpower and weapons. According to him, Russia has recently taken control of some areas.
President Putin further said that Russia supports peaceful means for resolving conflicts and remains open to negotiations with different parties, but flexibility from all sides is necessary for progress.
He also spoke about relations with China, stating that military and economic cooperation between the two countries will continue and is not directed against any third country but is based on shared interests.
In conclusion, the Russian president said that communication between Russian and European intelligence agencies continues and that Germany must decide on Russian gas supplies. He reiterated that Russia is ready for cooperation in the energy sector.
