A senior Russian diplomat has said that the emotions generated by the Polish plane disaster could help the two sides to work together in future.
"Of course, I wish we had a different opportunity in which to improve relations. But the expression of deep sorrow and condolences from the Russian side, both by the government and by ordinary people ... these are being appreciated," the Russian ambassador to the EU, Vladimir Chizhov, told EUobserver on Monday (12 April).
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.