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 editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.