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On Thursday, following the conclusion of the third Russia‑Africa summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a press briefing in Moscow in which he stressed the importance of easing tensions and normalising relations with Europe. Putin said that the Russian government has no interest in creating a “critical chokepoint” in the Baltic Sea region akin to the situation in the Middle East. He highlighted the need to restore diplomatic dialogue and noted that Moscow seeks to avoid instability around international shipping routes. “Russia does not want a situation in the Baltic Sea that resembles the Strait of Hormuz,” he stated. The president also indicated that Russia is open to initiatives that promote continental stability and supports any measures that would restore full relations between Russia and EU member states. Regarding recent consultations with leaders of northern European states, Putin reported that in telephone conversations with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, both leaders made it clear that they were not negotiating on behalf of the European Union. The comments were reported by the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MTI). Article source: Magyar Hirlap | Image credit: Magyar Hirlap
On Thursday, following the conclusion of the third Russia‑Africa summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a press briefing in Moscow in which he stressed the importance of easing tensions and normalising relations with Europe. Putin said that the Russian government has no interest in creating a “critical chokepoint” in the Baltic Sea region akin to the situation in the Middle East. He highlighted the need to restore diplomatic dialogue and noted that Moscow seeks to avoid instability around international shipping routes. “Russia does not want a situation in the Baltic Sea that resembles the Strait of Hormuz,” he stated. The president also indicated that Russia is open to initiatives that promote continental stability and supports any measures that would restore full relations between Russia and EU member states. Regarding recent consultations with leaders of northern European states, Putin reported that in telephone conversations with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, both leaders made it clear that they were not negotiating on behalf of the European Union. The comments were reported by the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MTI).
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