Putin Says Russia Ready to Restore Relations With European Neighbors
Russian president made the remarks during a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission, according to state news agency TASS.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is prepared to restore relations with its European neighbors, according to a report by Russian state news agency TASS.
Putin made the remarks during a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission, TASS reported, though the outlet did not provide further details on the context of the statement or specific proposals for restoring ties.
The comment comes amid strained relations between Russia and much of Europe following the conflict in Ukraine, which has led to sweeping Western sanctions against Moscow and a significant deterioration in diplomatic and economic relations between Russia and European Union member states.
TASS did not report any immediate reaction from European governments or officials to Putin's statement.
Further details on the specific measures Putin may have referenced, or the timeline for any potential restoration of relations, were not immediately available.
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