“On the part of the European Union, in this case, this decision is belated. Coronavirus infection has already found widespread worldwide. The adoption of this decision is a necessary measure. However, if we evaluate this initiative as a whole, it is aimed at improving the health of people. Of course, no matter what state such measures belong to, they need to be supported and welcomed, ”said the deputy.

According to Shvytkin, an example for the creation of a military task force could be assistance from Russia, which in Italy and Serbia "shows by its example the need to provide assistance to states regarding disinfecting measures."

Earlier, the head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrel, said that the EU countries agreed to create a military task force to combat the spread of coronavirus infection COVID-19.