This is who needs rockets

The Kremlin is not perceived as a threat to China to the placement of new DF-41 intercontinental ballistic missiles on the border with Russia. This was stated by press secretary of Vladimir Putin Dmitry Peskov

The appearance of missiles at the Russian borders of Peskov called the development of the Armed Forces of China. "We value our relations. Of course, there are no actions in terms of the development of the Armed Forces of China, if this information is true, military construction in China (we. - Ed.) Do not perceive as a threat to our country," Peskov said.

The presidential spokesman noted that China is a strategic ally and partner of Russia both in a political and economic plan, and in Moscow value these relations.

On Tuesday, Global Times reported that China has placed intercontinental ballistic missiles of its own DF-41 development on the border with Russia. Photos of the latest missile systems were published the day before in the Chinese Internet segment.

According to published information, the photos were taken in the northeastern province of Haylunjiang. According to military analysts, this is probably the second strategic missile brigade DF-41, entered the troops.

The note notes that some media associate the publication of photographs with the inauguration of US President Donald Trump. "This may be a reaction of Beijing to Trump's provocative statements about China," the material says.

The three-stage solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile DF-41 was developed by the Chinese Academy of Technologies of Rocket-Consumer Technologies. It is equipped with a dividing head of the head, which includes from 10 to 12 nuclear blocks of individual guidance. According to various estimates, the maximum range DF-41 is about 14 thousand kilometers.

On December 12, the representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Gan Shuan, announced the "extreme concern" by Beijing by Trump's status by Taiwan. According to the diplomat, they can poorly influence the relations of Washington and Beijing.

The day before, Trump said that he “fully understands the policy of one China,” but he against China dictated to him what to do.

At the same time, according to the US President, Beijing greatly harmed American interests, "rebuilding the huge fortress in the center of the South China Sea," and not influencing North Korea in the issue of nuclear weapons. “China can solve this problem, but it does not help us at all,” Trump said.

Donald Trump's words caused an acute reaction in Beijing. Gen Shuan called Taiwan’s question sensitive to China and called on the future US administration to approach him carefully, so as not to "destroy or damage the aggregate interests of bilateral relations."

On January 10, speaking with a farewell speech in Chicago, the departing President of Barack Obama called Russia and China to the rivals of the United States, although he emphasized that they "cannot surpass America in the world." The United States Obama called the most influential country in the world, which "cannot retreat and cannot allow any large countries to intimidate small neighbors."