Russia: We are disappointed with the West, but we see a mood for dialogue

Russia is disappointed with the reaction of Western countries to the main demands made by Moscow in the field of security guarantees, but notes the seriousness with which its interlocutors approach a number of aspects of this issue and positively assesses their readiness to continue The Russian TASS news agency quoted a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry as saying that a military conflict with Ukraine was ruled out.

“Yes, we’re disappointed that Russia ‘s main demands have not been met,” the source said. equipment control “.

As the source of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out “it is difficult to say that the West responded (to our proposals) with a realistic step” but we can see that “it showed interest in continuing the dialogue, which is in itself positive “.

A Russian Foreign Ministry source said that “a series of Russian contacts with the West on security guarantees will continue in the near future”, stressing that at present “there is no specific agreement on dates, deadlines and levels.” “.

The source also said that Russia would not give up its demands for non-enlargement of NATO, shamefully describing the West’s arguments when it claims that “there is no alternative to NATO enlargement”. “We will not back down from our request and we will see with what shame in the end they will step down from their positions.”

At the same time, he said that Russia does not set unrealistic terms. “We do not raise the issue of anyone leaving NATO or disbanding NATO.”

The same source added that Russia rules out the possibility of a military conflict with Ukraine. “I see no threat of war other than the threat of a hypothetical provocation by the ‘war party’ in Kiev at the urging of Western protectors and operators,” the source said.

Source: AMPE

Source: Capital

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