Russia Ready to Normalize Ties with US if Interests Respected
L'essentiel
- Russia is prepared to normalize relations with the US, provided its interests are respected and its internal affairs are not interfered with, according to Alexander Gusarov of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
- He noted a shift towards pragmatic dialogue under the current US administration.
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Pourquoi c'est important
Alexander Gusarov, representing the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated Russia's willingness to normalize relations with the US. This comes amid a declared intention by the current US leadership to move away from the confrontational approach of the previous administration.
MOSCOW, June 2. /TASS/. Moscow is ready to move toward normalizing relations with Washington, provided its interests are respected, and its internal affairs are not interfered with, head of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of the North Atlantic Alexander Gusarov said.
"Of course, in terms of practical results, the emerging dynamic of restoration in relations has yet to be tested. However, no matter how long and arduous this path may be, we are ready to move forward, provided both sides adhere to the fundamental principles of respect for each other’s interests, mutual benefit, and non-interference in the internal affairs," he said in an interview with the International Affairs magazine.
Since coming to power, the current American leadership has declared the intention to "revise the extremely confrontational and ideological attitudes" of the administration of former US President Joe Biden, Gusarov said. "A balanced and pragmatic dialogue has become the norm, even with many remaining disagreements. A number of useful bilateral contacts have taken place, including at the highest level," he added.
Questions ouvertes
- What specific interests does Russia expect the US to respect?
- What constitutes 'interference in internal affairs' from Russia's perspective?
- What are the remaining disagreements between the US and Russia?
- What are the 'useful bilateral contacts' that have taken place?
