Vladimir Putin: “if the United States or any other state party to the Treaty was to conduct such tests, Russia would be under obligation…”

Russia supports efforts to improve the effectiveness of the SCO’s work. Strengthening trade among SCO countries is one of the organisation’s key priorities.

I commend the energy and initiative of the people of Buryatia, and their sincere love for the Motherland.

We do face challenges regarding the shipment of our goods, but we will resolve these issues. Consequently, there will be no shortage on the global market.

We will not necessarily act in the waters where raids on our ships and vessels are being planned, but wherever we ourselves consider it necessary and appropriate.