British Prime Minister Boris Johnson commented on the absence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Glasgow climate summit. It is reported by RIA News…
The politician noted that he respects their decision. “I spoke to him [Си Цзиньпином], he did not want to come to the summit because of the pandemic, the same goes for President Putin, this must be treated with respect, ”Johnson said.
Earlier, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin said that it is important for Russia to recognize the role of forest projects and nuclear energy as real tools to combat climate change. The diplomat called the recognition of these instruments the main task of Moscow at the climate summit, which is taking place in Glasgow. According to him, the Russian side calls on the world community to take concerted action to solve climate problems.
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