(14 May 2024)
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ARCHIVE: Moscow, Russia – 17 March 2023
1. STILL of spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Peskov
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2. SOUNDBITE (Russian) Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin:
"Today we announced President Putin’s upcoming official visit to China on Thursday and Friday this week. In just two hours, my colleague Ushakov will give a briefing on this visit and will inform you about the programme and answer any questions you may have. So I won’t get ahead of myself."
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ARCHIVE: Moscow, Russia – 17 March 2023
3. STILL of Peskov
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4. Reporter asking question, UPSOUND (Russian):
"Sergei Shoigu’s appointment to the Security Council, can it be considered a step down in rank to some extent, or does he have some major strategic tasks in this position as well?"
5. SOUNDBITE (Russian) Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin:
"I don’t think it’s appropriate to ask questions in that way. This is a very high government post with a very wide range of tasks and great importance for the country. And, of course, the head of this institution is in regular contact with the president and bears great responsibility."
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ARCHIVE: Moscow, Russia – 17 March 2023
6. STILL of Peskov
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7. SOUNDBITE (Russian) Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin:
"This is not a question for us, it is handled by the investigative authorities, so if there are specific questions about these cases, I recommend that you address these questions there, to the investigative authorities."
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ARCHIVE: Moscow, Russia – 17 March 2023
8. STILL of Peskov
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9. SOUNDBITE (Russian) Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin:
"It’s not critical for the Russian nuclear sector. It is difficult for Americans to compete with us on the international arena, and as soon as it becomes difficult for them to compete, they don’t shy away from anything. This is nothing but unfair competition. Our nuclear industry is one of the most advanced in the world, it is extremely competitive, and we will continue to develop this sector."
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STORYLINE:
Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a two-day state visit to China this week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Tuesday, in the latest show of unity between the two authoritarian allies against the U.S.-led Western liberal global order.
Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced the official visit during a phone briefing with reporters Tuesday.
"Today we announced President Putin’s upcoming official visit to China on Thursday and Friday this week," Peskov said.
Answering a reporter’s question on whether Sergei Shoigu’s appointment as Head of Russia’s Security Council can be considered a step down in rank, Peskov insisted that Shoigu’s new position is "of great importance for the country."
On Monday, U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law the "Russian Uranium Import Ban" bill previously passed by the U.S. Congress.
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