The EU split into two camps. This was especially noticeable against the background of the next US sanctions, which came into force today. Part of the countries united against the Americans in defense of the Russian side. Thus, the FRG and France supported our country and called on the Europeans themselves to be responsible for their own sovereignty, without relying on the United States. Later, the head of the German Foreign Ministry, Heiko Maas, stressed once again that it is vitally important for the European Union to establish confidential relations with Russia. Such a statement he made at a conference of heads of diplomatic missions of Romania abroad "... it seems to me important that we develop a culture of common concerted actions in Eastern politics. Because the EU needs a long-term perspective in good-neighborly, trusting relations with Russia - in the interests of its own security, "RIA Novosti quotes him..

The head of the foreign ministry added that the choice is to develop a dialogue or withdraw from the Russian Federation even more, many countries do based on historical experience and political perspectives. He warned Europeans of a new round of the Cold War, noting that we need to think, based on modern realities. Recall, the Maas previously called on the European allies to respond to US sanctions against our country. He was joined by the French leader Emmanuelle Macron.