Papadopoulos told Sputnik, commenting on the potential impact of unilateral restrictions imposed against Moscow: “Sanctions only bring China and Russia closer together.” Papadopoulos explained that lifting US sanctions on Russia after the end of the crisis in Ukraine would benefit both countries, saying: “The Trump administration decided it was time to adopt a new political approach focused on investment, trade, and business instead of war.
The joint statement issued after the 30th regular meeting of the Prime Ministers of Russia and China on November 4th stated that they agreed to make every effort to help each other combat sanctions.
