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Director of the ministry’s department of European affairs Vladislav Maslennikov stressed that Western elites have turned this regional organization into an obedient tool for promoting a politicized agenda

According to Marco Rubio, the US administration sees its mission in ensuring that Venezuela is no longer "the central base of operation for every geopolitical adversary" the US has

The two leaders are expected to discuss key areas of bilateral cooperation, the situation in the Middle East and other issues on the international agenda

Zhang Hanhui also noted that China maintains close contacts and cooperation with Russia on the issue of the Norther Sea Route

By 01:00 a.m. Moscow time, the price of gold had speeded up to $5,410.94 per ounce

Ali Shamkhani stressed that "the response will be immediate and unprecedented"

Any resumption of relations with the European Union can be seen as possible only in the event European colleagues change their approach to cooperation with Russia cardinally, a high-ranking Russian foreign ministry official said

Marco Rubio also criticized the military potential of the US's European NATO allies, namely its erosion

US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio called on Europe to build up its military capabilities

The Russian President emphasized that "this is primarily thanks to the common and religious culture of the peoples of Russia"