MOSCOW, December 12. /TASS/. Moscow is interested in developing its relationship with Buenos Aires on the basis of common interests and sees no problem in Argentina's relations with other countries as long as they do not harm Russia's interests, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
"We intend to focus on our common interests with Argentina; so, we are interested in developing our bilateral relations," the Kremlin spokesman said.
Commenting on recent statements by freshly inaugurated Argentinian President Javier Milei, including on his support for Ukraine, Peskov pointed out that even before the election, "there were contradictory statements [coming] from Buenos Aires," and "now they are being adjusted." "We acknowledge that Argentina can develop its relations with other, third countries; it is a sovereign country, that is its sovereign right, as long as it does not directly harm our interests," the Kremlin spokesman emphasized.
According to Peskov, "the president does not have a visit to Latin America in his immediate plans." "Although we certainly intend to develop our relations further with many countries on this continent," the Kremlin spokesman said. According to him, Russia has common interests in terms of participation in integration-oriented processes with many Latin American countries. "Including with Argentina," Peskov pointed out.
On December 10, Milei took office as president of Argentina. During the election campaign, the novice politician said he did not intend to promote intergovernmental relations with Brazil, China and Russia because he disagreed with the policies of these countries, but at the same time claimed that he would not prevent private companies from doing business with them. Milei listed Israel and the United States as Argentina's most important allies.