April 27, 2024 (EIRNS)—Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on April 27 that he was not particularly impressed by Blinken’s efforts to split China and Russia. “China is an absolutely sovereign state, a powerful state that is able to defend and protect its interests,” Peskov told reporters. “At the same time, it (China) is our close partner. We will further develop our cooperation.”