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Russia Respects Choice of People of Argentina Made During Presidential Election

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia respects the choice of the people of Argentina that elected a new president over the weekend, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
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Earlier in the day, far-right politician Javier Milei of La Libertad Avanza alliance won the presidential election in Argentina.

"We, of course, respect the choice of the Argentine people. Argentina is a very important country in South America, and we have quite good relations with it," Peskov told reporters, adding that Russia stands for developing relations with Argentina.

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Commenting on a number of statements made by the Argentine president-elect during the campaign, the official stated that Moscow had taken note of them, but will be guided by his remarks after the inauguration.
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