In an interview with VGTRK journalist Pavel Zarubin on Sunday, the head of state answered a question about the possibility of normalization of diplomatic relations between Russia and the United States, saying: “It is possible to do everything according to your wishes. I have never given up on it.” relationship.
The Russian leader emphasized that everything changes in international relations, but only interests remain constant, in this case “the interests of Russia and its people.”
“If we see that the situation changes in a way that gives us opportunities and prospects to build relationships with other countries, we are ready for that. That is not our problem, it is their problem. It must not be done. It will harm the interests of the Russian Federation,” President Putin said.
Speaking about changes in international relations, the Russian leader cited examples from the 19th and 20th centuries. Especially after the Crimean War of 1853-1856, when a series of restrictions were imposed on Russia, many wrote that Russia isolated itself and did not respond to the injustices happening in the world. I reminisced.
In response, as President Putin went on to say, Alexander Gorchakov, then Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire, sent a letter stating, “Russia is not angry. Russia is concentrated.”
“As Russia became more concentrated, it gradually returned all its rights even in the Black Sea and became even stronger,” the Russian leader said.
Putin also drew attention to the fact that some historians have described the Crimean War as “World War Zero” because virtually all European powers participated in the war against Russia. However, as he went on to say, the situation has changed and these same countries were already allies of Russia during World War I.
“Everything changes, but the only thing that remains the same is profits,” the Russian leader concluded.
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