Russia sees improved atmosphere in Euro-Atlantic diplomacy
MOSCOW. May 19. KAZINFORM Russia's foreign minister said on Wednesday that he had noticed a less confrontational approach to Euro-Atlantic relations, with Moscow's policies gaining popularity; Kazinform refers to RIA Novosti.
"We see positive elements in the evolution of the international situation. On the whole, the demand for a confrontational approach to Euro-Atlantic policy has dropped, and even those who try to make political capital by creating new dividing lines in Europe have to consider this fact," Sergei Lavrov told the lower house of Russia's parliament.
He said that the principles advanced by Russia, such as pragmatism, a more multilateral approach to diplomacy, openness and non-confrontational promotion of national interests, were becoming more widespread.
Moreover, Lavrov told State Duma deputies, the initiative of President Dmitry Medvedev to conclude a European Security Treaty has received some 20 responses from various national leaders; Kazinform cites RIA Novosti.
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