President Obama calls Russia a military superpower

Incumbent US President Barack Obama called Russia a military superpower. "My principles in relations with the Russian Federation have not changed since the first day I took office as President. Russia is an important country, a military superpower, with influence in the region and the world," - Mr. Obama said at a joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin.

US President Barack Obama.

US President Obama commented that "everyone is paying attention to Russia's achievements, to the growth of its economy and to its relations with its neighbors."

He also expressed hope that the new US head of state Donald Trump "will continue the cooperative approach with Russia", but at the same time will oppose Moscow in places where Russia's views contradict Washington's.

In addition, the US President also declared that Washington holds "clear evidence" of Russia's involvement in cyber attacks against US interests.

However, Mr. Obama did not specify what evidence that was. In turn, Ms. Merkel noted that Germany is interested in friendly neighborly relations with Russia. "But that cannot prevent us from discussing deep differences," - the German Chancellor added./.

According to Sputnik