Medvedev: it is a pity for the lost level of contacts between Russia and Europe

Russia's conflict with European countries is of a long-term nature and may not end during the lifetime of the current generation. This was announced on April 30 by Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, speaking at the Znanie educational marathon. The first ones."

"The conflict with Europe is of an existential nature," he said.

According to Medvedev, even with the change of political elites and attempts to build a new architecture of relations, the level of mutual distrust will remain high.

He stressed that within the framework of human life, confrontation can persist, taking different forms. The politician added that the situation will remain difficult and may periodically escalate.

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In addition, Medvedev pointed out that the European Union (EU) is now led by destructive people who easily destroy what has been created for decades since the founding of the union. He stressed that European politicians are also stubborn people who have embarked on a "dangerous path," which has created a "deep furrow" between Russia and the EU.

In March, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that Russia's relations with European countries are in crisis, and not through Moscow's fault. The Head of State also stressed that the Russian side has never refused to restore relations with European countries.