Russia harbors no aspirations to become superpower (Putin)

Russia is not striving to become a superpower and only seeks to develop equal relations with other countries, President Vladimir Putin said Friday."Russia does not claim some sort of hegemony or ephemeral superpower status," Putin told the ongoing Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum here.


Moscow has started to resolutely and persistently, rather than aggressively, protect its interests, Putin said, adding that Russia "wants equitable relations with all members of the international community."

While accusing Western countries of imposing their standards and models on others, Putin said Russia always proceeds with mutual respect and looks for "common solutions to common problems." ..........Russia harbors no aspirations to become superpower: Putin - Global Times

20/6/15