Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov indicated that any renewed cooperation with Western powers would be built on a fresh framework. He spoke about this in an interview with DEA News, outlining that the past approaches showed clear signs of stagnation and indifference that undermined productive engagement.
Lavrov emphasized that the lesson from recent years is not to return to old methods. If collaboration resumes, it must rest on new principles that reflect current geopolitical realities, rather than reviving strategies that failed to yield meaningful outcomes for either side.
Vladimir Chizhov, who previously chaired the Federation Council Defense and Security Committee, suggested that after the end of current military operations, it might be possible to restart dialogue between Russia and Western countries. He argued that public diplomacy and cultural exchanges could play a decisive role in rebuilding channels before formal political talks resume.
Meanwhile, remarks from Dmitry Medvedev, deputy head of Russia’s Security Council, framed sanctions as a broader signal to the international community. He argued that such measures demonstrate to others that conducting business with Western states is increasingly difficult, underscoring a shift in how Moscow views international economic and political ties.