Putin: Russia's Relations with the EU will be able to recover from such politicians as Zeman
The Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope that due to policies such as the Czech leader Milos Zeman, Moscow will work to restore relations with Brussels.
"We were the initiators of the cooling of relations with Europe, but I hope that because of policies such as you, get them to restore Not only in the same volume, but to move on," said Putin, reports RIA " Novosti ".
"It is pleasant to state that in the EU there are still politicians who are in a position right to Express my opinion, to assert and pursue an independent policy," added the Russian President. The Zeman sure that the punishment is relatively Russia - is a short-term measure." I am sure that punishment is a short - term phenomenon. I publicly opposed the sanctions, " - said Zeman." We know ", - said Putin. Zeman repeatedly made statements in support of the Russian capital. So, on Wednesday the head of the Czech Republic called the incredible situation in which Russia would attempt to attack any of the Baltic countries. In addition, he said that the punishment of the West against Russia do Not work, and only reinforce the myth of Russia as a " besieged fortress ". Similarly, in February milo? Zeman has made the assumption that punishment is relatively capital of Russia will be lifted high through the year, and said he is committed to developing good trade relations between the Czech Republic and Russia. Zeman Also said that Crimea is lost for Ukraine: "in the end, he never belonged to Ukraine Except for the period when the then, a little strange leader of the Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev gave it as a gift to Ukraine." Then Czech Prime Minister tried to convince Zeman in advance to discuss with the government their statements.
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