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Key Points

Russia's Foreign Ministry declares European security unattainable without Moscow's involvement. Czech President Pavel opens door for future cooperation post-Ukraine war. Zakharova warns that anti-Russia policies will ultimately fail. The statements highlight growing divisions in Europe about long-term strategy toward Russia.

Key Points: Russia Warns Europe Security Impossible Without Moscow's Participation

  • Russia asserts Europe's security architecture must include Moscow
  • Czech President hints at post-war cooperation with Russia
  • Zakharova warns exclusionary policies will backfire
  • Pavel suggests prolonged conflict harms European economies
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Europe's security cannot be ensured without Russia's participation: Russian Foreign Ministry

Russian Foreign Ministry insists Europe's security depends on cooperation with Moscow, warns against exclusionary policies amid Ukraine conflict.

"Europe's security cannot be ensured without Russia's participation... attempts to act against our interests are doomed to fail - Maria Zakharova"

Moscow, July 9

Maria Zakharova, an official from Russia's foreign ministry, stated on Wednesday that Europe's security cannot be ensured without Russia's participation, as reported by Izvestia MIC.

According to Izvestia, Zakharova said at a briefing that Europe's security cannot be achieved without Russia's participation, and attempts to circumvent this are doomed to failure.

She noted in her remarks that attempts to go against the interests of Russia are "doomed to fail".

"Europe's security cannot be ensured without Russia's participation... And attempts to act around or against the interests of our country are doomed to failure, and will ricochet against those who originated this logic," Zakharova stressed as quoted by Izvestia.

Previously, on Wednesday, Czech President Petr Pavel allowed the restoration of cooperation between Russia and Europe. As per him, this will be possible after the end of the conflict in Ukraine. He believed that only then would Europe be able to return to the issues with Russia regarding security and cooperation with businesses that had been previously addressed.

"What alternatives do we have? (To continue the conflict) with Russia indefinitely? Such an approach will likely result in significant human losses for all of us and substantial damage to our economies. We want and must start somewhere," the president said as quoted by Izvestia.

According to him, after the end of the conflict in Ukraine, Europe will be able to return to discussing security issues with Russia, as well as "the cooperation and business that we had before."

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting perspective. As an Indian watching this from afar, I feel Europe is caught between a rock and hard place. Russia has resources they need, but can't trust them after Ukraine invasion. Tough situation 🤔
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Rohit P
The Czech President makes valid points about economic damage. But at what cost? India has maintained neutral stance - maybe Europe should learn from our diplomatic balancing act between West and Russia.
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Sarah B
While I understand the practical concerns, this sounds like rewarding aggression. Russia invaded Ukraine - they shouldn't get to dictate terms of European security now. Principles matter more than short-term gains.
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Kavya N
The world is becoming multipolar whether West likes it or not. Russia, China, India are asserting themselves. Europe needs to adapt to this new reality instead of clinging to old power structures.
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Michael C
As someone who's lived in both India and Europe, I see parallels with how India handles China - engage but don't trust. Europe might need similar approach with Russia: necessary cooperation with clear red lines.

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