Balbek stressed that in this situation he considers the term used by the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine in his statement to be inappropriate.

“We see offensive statements by American elites, but I think it's just a matter of educating individuals.

So, about the Cold War, Mr. Avakov got excited, "the parliamentarian added.

In addition, the deputy explained that Avakov made such a statement in order to show himself as a "strategist" in front of the people.

“They say, he foresees events, and, if necessary, will draw by the ears some disagreements between Russia and the United States and will present this as an example of the Cold War,” he said.

At the same time, commenting on relations between Russia and the United States, Balbeck explained that our country is ready for dialogue, but so far there are no reciprocal steps from the United States.

Earlier, Avakov did not rule out the start of a new cold war between the West and Russia after the words of US President Joe Biden about Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Putin, in response to the words of Biden, who answered affirmatively to the provocative question of the journalist whether he considers the Russian leader a "killer", wished his American colleague health and invited him to hold open negotiations online.

Biden said he would hold new talks with Putin "at some stage."