Putin spoke about the possible consequences of Russia's withdrawal from the Council of Europe

“I assure you that if Russia left one of these organizations (the Council of Europe or the OSCE. -

), then we would see what happens next with these organizations in terms of the participation of other countries,” Putin said.

According to him, "if these organizations deal exclusively with the post-Soviet space, trying to teach the newly formed independent states, then they have very little prospects for existence."

Earlier, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell called on the EU countries to cohesion in their relations with Russia.