The head of the EU diplomacy Federica Mogherini in conversation Austrian edition told that the Russian Federation is a strategic partner of the EU, However, continues to be an important country for cooperation.

" Russia has developed close relations with the EU, they are extremely relevant in terms of our common geography, history, culture, economy and energy. However, the behavior of Russia on Ukraine does not characterize it as a partner of the EU, " said Mogherini. She said that the error EU is too late in joining the tripartite dialogue with Ukraine and Russia.

Answering a journalist's question about whether Russia is a strategic partner of the EU, the Minister said: " Russia is a strategic country, But at this stage It is not a strategic partner. Russia has the Responsibility to establish security in the East of Ukraine. It would be good to establish with Russia partnership, " he said Mogherini.

The Minister also urged the Russian Federation and NATO not to see each other antagonists: " I would have made a proposal for NATO to consider the Russian Federation in the form of a potential partner."

Among the expectations from the Ukrainian government Mogherini said the following: " respect for the culture and language of those living in the East of Ukraine), the status of autonomy in the East and institutional reforms ". Responsible for the battle against the illegal activities of officials and economic transformation in the country, the Head of European diplomacy also placed on the Ukrainian government.

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