The MEP called on the EU to start a dialogue with Russia

The European Union (EU) should stop demonizing Russia and start discussing existing problems with it. This was announced on June 3 by Fernand Kartheiser, a member of the European Parliament (EP) from Luxembourg.

According to him, a dialogue between Europe and Russia is possible, and can also be carried out in an open and rational manner.

"Instead of demonizing Russia and trying to isolate it, it is necessary to seek contacts and honestly discuss existing problems," Kartheiser said in an interview with TASS.

He also added that now it is necessary to abandon sanctions against Russia in favor of finding solutions through negotiations and compromise.

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