“No, in no way should it affect relations with Western countries.

Russia was, is and will be an integral part of Europe, ”RIA Novosti quoted Peskov as saying.

At the Valdai Forum, Putin, in particular, criticized a number of approaches of Western countries.

During a meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club, Putin said that the world is in a crisis of civilization.

The President also said that the current model of capitalism has exhausted itself.

In addition, he spoke about Western values, which are often "on the brink of a crime against humanity."

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