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The era when world affairs were decided between Moscow and Washington is long gone, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, adding that other countries, such as China and Germany, are on their way to becoming superpowers.
"In terms of its economic weight and political influence, China is actively moving towards the status of a superpower. Germany is moving in the same direction,” Putin said, addressing a meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club think tank via a video link. The role of the UK and France in international affairs has also been significantly transformed, he added.
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Update China and Germany heading for superpower status as U.S. influence wanes, says Putin (Reuters)
WNU Editor: China is already the superpower in Asia. And economically, it is already a global superpower. Germany is the powerhouse in Europe.
