Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- The geopolitical situation and the economic architecture are rapidly changing, creating new conditions for Russia to get committed to the ideals of a multipolar world, President Vladimir Putin said at a ceremony to receive diplomatic credentials from newly appointed foreign ambassadors in Alexandrovsky Hall of the Bolshoi Kremlin Palace.

"Our country has always pursued and will continue to pursue a weighted, constructive foreign policy course that takes into account both Russia's national interests and the objective global development trends. With all partners interested in cooperation, we are set to maintain truly open and mutually beneficial relations, deepening ties in politics, economy, humanitarian sphere, and co...