“The EU is currently taking an inventory of its relations with Russia. And as I have said more than once, two are dancing tango, so it would be desirable if Russia also took an inventory of its relations with the EU, ”Interfax quotes him.
According to the ambassador of the European Union, this will allow substantively discussing the restoration of relations, “and not just calling for a return to the“ old normality ”.
Ederer noted that Russia and the EU are developing cooperation in the fight against climate change and health care and regularly hold contacts at the highest level.
“In my opinion, this proves that, despite all the difficulties, both political and caused by the coronavirus, both sides are trying to keep channels of communication open. Of course, this work can and should be increased, ”the diplomat emphasized.
Earlier, a meeting between Ederer and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov took place.
In early January, the EU ambassador expressed the opinion that at the moment relations between Russia and the West are worse than during the Cold War.