Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni hopes Russia won’t do anything that could trigger the beginning of a new Cold War.
A
new Cold War between Russia and the West would be an "absolute
disaster" in international politics, Gentiloni told Italian daily La
Stampa.
There is a chance that the relationship between the two sides might escalate, considering the current situation in Ukraine. Relations between Russia and the West deteriorated over the Ukraine crisis. The West accuses Moscow of fuelling Ukraine's internal conflict, imposing several rounds of sanctions against it.
Russia has repeatedly denied the allegations and has actively participated in international efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.
"It would be an absolute disaster, I hope the
Russian side won't take any actions that would lead to such a turn
of events," Gentiloni said, speaking about whether there is a risk for a
confrontation between the West and Russia.
The head of the Italian Foreign Ministry said the majority of the
international community supports the idea of using sanctions and
dialogue when it comes to dealing with Russia. Italy, however, insists
only on "the path of dialogue," Gentiloni said.There is a chance that the relationship between the two sides might escalate, considering the current situation in Ukraine. Relations between Russia and the West deteriorated over the Ukraine crisis. The West accuses Moscow of fuelling Ukraine's internal conflict, imposing several rounds of sanctions against it.
Russia has repeatedly denied the allegations and has actively participated in international efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.
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