“On behalf of the government of the United States of America, I congratulate the citizens of Russia on the celebration of the Day of Russia,” said the Secretary of State.
He noted that the United States is seeking constructive engagement with the Russian government in the interests of developing more stable and predictable bilateral relations.
“In addition, we remain committed to supporting the Russian people as they continue to develop the aspirations outlined in the Declaration of Russian State Sovereignty, as well as their desire to work with the international community and peacefully cooperate on issues of global concern,” Blinken added. ...
Earlier, the leader of the DPRK, Kim Jong-un, sent congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of the Day of Russia, noting the desire to develop bilateral relations.