The corresponding statement was published on the page of the German Foreign Ministry on Twitter.
Maas stressed that "Russia belongs to the Council of Europe with all its rights and obligations."
“I am glad that PACE has now paved the way for a compromise on the issue of Russian membership. This is also good news for Russian civil society, ”the German Foreign Minister said.
Earlier, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe invited the Russian delegation to take part in the PACE session in June, while retaining the possibility of challenging the powers of Moscow.
Later, PACE deputies challenged the authority of the Russian delegation in this organization.