We Do Not Want Western Balkans to Become an Arena of Geopolitical and Geo-Economic Confrontation

... the European Union Speech at the 11th Meeting in the “EU-Russia” Series held by the Russian International Affairs Council and the Embassies of the Chair Countries of the Council of the European Union Dear colleagues, Russia’s relations with Western Balkans enjoy a centuries-long tradition. Despite a geographic distance that separates us we are closely united by our common history, Slavic roots, likeness of temper and culture, language and traditions, strong ties of friendship with the peoples ...