According to him, Europe has come to the point when it itself must strengthen relations with Russia.

“Earlier, we delegated the structuring of relations with Russia to NATO.

This does not mean that we are abandoning transatlantic ties, but Europe can independently advance in relations with Russia, ”he said.

On September 29, Macron announced that France intends to develop a strategic dialogue with Russia in order to build a security architecture in Europe.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, speaking about the words of Macron, noted that it is always better to talk than "to rattle weapons and intimidate each other."