US and Russia speak out after UK's historic decision

(Baonghean.vn)- After the majority of British voters voted to leave the European Union, US President Barack Obama declared that he respected the decision of the British people, and affirmed that both Britain and the EU will remain "indispensable" partners of the US.

US President Barack Obama has always called on the British people to stay in the EU. Photo: Reuters.

Previously, Mr. Obama had strongly called for Britain to stay in the EU. In a statement after the results of the referendum in Britain, he stated: "The British people have spoken and we respect their decision."

The White House boss also affirmed that the special relationship between the US and the UK is very strong and that the UK's membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) remains an important pillar in the US's economic, security and foreign policy.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that the decision to leave the EU was the British people's choice. Photo: Reuters.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the results of the referendum in the UK reflected the British people's dissatisfaction with the immigration issue, expressed concerns about security as well as dissatisfaction with the EU bureaucracy.

Speaking to reporters during his visit to Uzbekistan, President Putin also added that Brexit has both negative and positive impacts on Russia and the world. However, the situation will correct itself in the near future and Russia will adjust its economic policy if necessary./.

Lan Ha

(According to The Guardian)