“This is the sovereign right of any country. We are talking about economic integration processes. Here, of course, no one can dictate anything to another country, and we are not going to do so <…> But a completely different position, of course, on issues related to security, defense and military alliances. We have a different approach there, and it is well known to everyone,” Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
At the same time, Moscow will observe the discussion on the creation of a unified EU army, as “the EU has not had any defense joint projects so far.”
Peskov also reminded that Vladimir Putin is ready to negotiate with Vladimir Zelensky, but it is important to take into account the legal aspects – “taking into account the reality that Zelensky’s legitimacy can be challenged”.
