Russian Ambassador to France: We hope that Paris will return to the ranks of Moscow’s friendly countries

Russia’s ambassador to Paris, Alexei Mushkov, said on Tuesday that his country hoped France would return to the ranks of friendly nations as Moscow continued to build mutually beneficial relations with Paris in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, IRNA reported, quoting Tass news agency. will give.

“Russia has always been and will remain a great power in the Eurasian region,” Mushkoff said at Russia Day, held at the Russian embassy in Paris. We have friends all over the world including Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. We also have friends in Europe.

He added: “I am optimistic that France will return to the ranks of Russia-friendly countries.”

The Russian diplomat said Moscow’s relations with Paris were going through difficult times. France continues to send weapons to Ukraine, and this is unfortunate.

He noted that EU sanctions had also “severely damaged” relations between Moscow and Paris. Trade turnover has plummeted and French companies are being forced to leave Russia.

The Russian ambassador said that Russia will focus on accelerating the development of its infrastructure and economy, adding that Russia will also go through this difficult period.