Bloomberg learned about the conflict in the EU because of the "militant approach" to Russia

According to the agency, some high-ranking European officials insist on a change in strategy in relations with RUSSIA. This position is at odds with the main course,

As EU leaders prepare for a review of the Russia strategy due this month, some senior officials in Brussels are advocating a less "belligerent approach" in dialogue with Moscow. BLOOMBERG writes about it.

As the agency notes, the positions of some officials have led to the fact that the European Union is at odds with individual member states that oppose policy changes because Russia's actions "are only getting worse."

On Monday, March 8, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell met with EU Ambassador to Moscow Markus Ederer and other senior officials. Ederer, according to an agency interlocutor familiar with the details of the meeting, argued that Brussels' position on Moscow was outdated and too focused on the military conflict in Donbass. According to the ambassador, the European Union needs to move on. He also recommended to Borrell "to develop a new path" in this matter.

The EU extended sanctions against Russia due to the situation in Ukraine Politics

Borrell's spokeswoman, Nabila Massrali, declined to comment on Monday's meeting with Bloomberg. According to her, EU foreign ministers agree on "maintaining the relevance of the implementation of the five guiding principles, as well as a broader approach to countering, deterring and engaging with Russia where necessary." The guiding principles, the agency noted, include full implementation of the agreements that ended major fighting in eastern Ukraine, building close ties with Russia's neighbors (former Soviet republics), strengthening defenses against Russian threats, and selective cooperation on issues such as the fight against terrorism. .