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Don't try to fit EU-Russia relations into the obsolete mould of 'friend or foe,' Mr Putin tells his European counterparts (Photo: EU2004.nl)

Putin warns against 'fresh divisions in Europe'

Two days before an EU-Russia summit, Russian president Vladimir Putin has warned Europe against creating "fresh divisions" by raising suspicion against Moscow rather than treating it as a strategic partner.

In a comment published in the Financial Times on Wednesday (22 November), Mr Putin highlighted areas where Russia and the EU co-operate - such as in industry, security and foreign policy - stressing that his country "is a natural member of the 'European family' in spirit, history a...

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Don't try to fit EU-Russia relations into the obsolete mould of 'friend or foe,' Mr Putin tells his European counterparts (Photo: EU2004.nl)

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