Russia approaches any dialogue with the United States based primarily on its own national interests, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told journalists.
"Despite our openness to establishing dialogue with the United States, Russia—and the President of Russia—are first and foremost guided by our own national interests. This has always been the case, remains so now, and will continue in the future," Peskov stated.
The comments follow President Donald Trump's recent assertion that Washington sees no need to develop ultra-long-range missiles in an arms race with Russia, citing the presence of what he called the "world's best" American nuclear submarines near Russian coasts.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the completion of decisive tests for the "Burevestnik" nuclear-powered cruise missile, described as having unlimited range. Chief of the Russian General Staff Valery Gerasimov reported the missile remained airborne for approximately 15 hours, covering 14,000 kilometers—a distance not representing its maximum capability. He emphasized that the missile successfully performed all designated vertical and horizontal maneuvers during flight, "thereby demonstrating high capabilities to bypass missile defense and air defense systems."
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Based on materials from TASS