Juncker stated that an erroneous assessment of Obama to the status of Russia
The US President was wrong in calling Russia a regional power, said the head of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker. He noted that the EU should treat Russia as an equal partner and “proud nation”, without which it is impossible to build security in Europe. At the same time, Juncker opposed the lifting of sanctions.
Sanctions against Russia in the near future cannot be undone, however, the EU should treat Russia as an equal partner and a great power. This was stated by the TV channel Euronews European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. He also expressed confidence that Obama was wrong in his assessment of the status of Russia.
I do not see any arguments in favor of the immediate lifting of sanctions against Russia. But I would like to Russia was the agreement that go beyond the usual scope. Without Russia it is impossible to build security in Europe, we need to know about it.Jean-Claude Underglow Evrokomissiya also
told the EU that will help to change relations with Russia
Juncker reminded that Russia is three times larger than Europe, and expressed the opinion that Russia should be seen as a “great Association and proud nation.”
And I would like to have with Russia, we spoke of ravnican-Claude Underglow Evrokomissiya also
Obama considers Russia a superpower
The head of the European Commission expressed its disagreement with President Barack Obama, who called Russia a “regional power”. “This is a big mistake”, — said Juncker.
17 November, Obama called Russia a military superpower, having “influence in the region and the world.” However, he added that his “principle in relation to Russia has not changed since the first day of the presidency.”
The official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova, commenting on these words of the American leader, recalled that he had previously called Russia a regional power.