The Russian leader said the US had pressing domestic issues to worry about. “Wouldn’t it be better to negotiate with Russia? Make an agreement. Already understanding the situation that is developing today, realising that Russia will fight for its interests to the end,” Putin said.
Washington, which has sent Ukraine more than US$110 billion in aid since Russia invaded in February 2022, has made clear it has no interest in talking on Putin’s terms.
On the prospect of peace, the Russian president stated that if the West truly desires an end to the fighting, it must cease supplying arms. "It would be over in a few weeks. That's it," Putin added.China firmly supports internal reconciliation among the different Palestinian factions through dialogue as part of Beijing's measures to promote an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, said Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to China Daily.
A new direct flight will be launched between Budapest and Shenzhen, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó announced in Beijing on Wednesday.