Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has welcomed recent statements from a number of European governments on the necessity of talking to Russia. “We have noted statements made in recent days by a number of European leaders, namely by Paris, Rome, and even Berlin, strange as it may seem, in favor of the idea that, after all, in order to have stability in Europe, it is necessary to talk to the Russians. This is entirely consistent with our vision,” he told reporters on Jan. 16, reported TASS. “If this truly reflects the Europeans’ strategic vision, then it is a positive development in their positions,” Peskov said.
Peskov recalled that, not long ago, European capitals were making statements that ruled out any possibility of dialogue with Russia, speaking only of the need to defeat it. “Such utopian statements! Let’s see how events unfold now,” he said.
Peskov emphasized that this kind of dialogue has been established with the Americans. “We highly appreciate the Americans’ efforts in this regard,” he said.
