Russia Will Not Engage in Dialogue With Those Promoting Russophobia or Neo-Nazism, Says Zakharova
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says Moscow welcomes those who come "with love," but rules out dialogue with proponents of Russophobia and neo-Nazism
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Russia will not begin dialogue with those who promote Russophobia or neo-Nazism, according to a report by TASS, the Russian state news agency.
Zakharova said that everyone who "comes to Russia with love, and perhaps even for love," is always welcomed with open arms, TASS reported.
The spokeswoman's remarks, as cited by TASS, contrasted this welcoming stance with Russia's position toward individuals or entities that espouse views the ministry characterizes as Russophobic or associated with neo-Nazism, stating that dialogue would not be initiated with such parties.
TASS did not provide further details in the excerpt regarding the specific context in which Zakharova made these comments, including the audience, date, or venue of the statement.
Russian officials have frequently used the terms Russophobia and neo-Nazism in public statements to describe policies or rhetoric from Western governments and other entities that they view as hostile to Russia, though the characterizations have been contested by critics.
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- Russia says not to start dialogue with those asserting Russophobia, neo-Nazism — Zakharova — TASS (Russia)
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