relations with the ussr and then with the russian federation, we have excellent relations with vladimir putin, zimbabwe is a reliable partner of russia not only in bilateral relations, but also in the international arena, the president of the republic emphasized that countries, weighted and speaking independently of anti-russian sanctions, quite recently a letter with a tough recommendation came from the us administration. not to conduct economic and military-technical relations with russia is the answer. zimbabwe's resolutely negative president zimba emphasized the unchanging position of his state. e to take a measured independent e, policy not to succumb to pressure. the conclusion is a very important partner for us not only on the african continent, but also on international platforms in all voting on anti-russian sanctions. uh, the zimbabs did not support them, abstained and, uh, they also take, uh, a balanced policy, a balanced position on the situation around ukraine. they adequately assess the origins of what was happening today. and hmm, they assured that this position will remain unchanged on