PressTV-‘Russia still wants dialog with EU’

The Russian ambassador to the European Union (EU) says Moscow still wants to continue strategic dialog with the bloc despite the two sides’ disagreements over the conflict in Ukraine.

 

“Russia remains interested in continuing the strategic dialog with the EU and remains geographically, historically and culturally connected with Europe,” said Vladimir Chizhov on Monday.

 

“Cooperation continues in various directions; our interests are similar on the Middle East settlement, fighting terrorism, countering drug trade and non-proliferation of mass destruction weapons. However, most of this work is blocked today,” the Russian diplomat added.

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