Europe needs an independent dialogue with Russia on collective security and arms control without mediation by the United States. This was announced on the speech in the European Parliament, President of France Emmanuel Macron, broadcast is available on the Youtube Channel of the European Parliament.
“In order for us trust, we need to keep a demanding dialogue with Russia. And we are convinced of this, watching the dialogue that Russia and the United States are now. I believe that coordination between Europe and the USA is good, but absolutely It is necessary that the Europeans themselves know the dialogue with Russia, “the French leader emphasized.
Earlier, Macron expressed regret because of the refusal of the EU countries to talk to Russia. According to politics, Paris and Berlin, a few months ago were offered to start a conversation with Moscow again, but did not receive support from the European Union member countries.
The French president also called the Day of Publication of the EU response to the Offers of Russia for Security Guarantees. European security proposals in the region will be published over the next few weeks. The President noted that the EU proposals on strategic stability will be discussed within NATO, and only then become the topic for future diplomatic discussions.