Putin says US wrong to destroy relations with China
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (Oct 27) US was wrong to destroy its relations with China over Taiwan.
Putin said Russia recognises Taiwan as part of the People's Republic of China and said visits by US officials, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi – who Putin referred to as "grandma" – to Taiwan were a provocation.
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