The French Foreign Ministry calls for close communication and coordination between European countries ahead of talks with Russia, said Jean-Yves Le Drian, the republic’s foreign minister
“Dialogue with Russia on the basis of principles that meet our collective interests is useful and necessary for strengthening strategic stability in Europe”, – the minister said.
The French foreign minister said that contacts in recent days with European counterparts had discussed relations with Russia, as well as the Ukrainian dossier.
“Full coordination among Europeans is particularly important ahead of discussions with Russia, which are planned for next week in various formats”, – the minister noted