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The Kremlin commented on the statements of the head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, about the possibility of introducing new sanctions against Russia.

Sergey Lavrov, who is the head of the foreign ministry, said that the West wants to make Russia "obedient" and convenient for promoting its own interests. He also clarified that each time these attempts are becoming more fierce.

The complaint states, that the Russian authorities violated a number of provisions of the European Convention when they arrested the coordinator of the headquarters of Alexei Navalny in Yekaterinburg.

This follows from the proposal of the German Ministry of Finance, sent to the Bundestag budget committee.

According to the German Ambassador to Russia Geza Andreas von Geir, the expulsion of a diplomatic officer of the FRG embassy from Russia caused bewilderment.

According to him, Russia does not want a dialogue, which means, that the European Union should think about a response, including sanctions.

Washington believes, that returning to the Council is the most effective way to reform and develop it.

He called on Borrel to meet in Moscow not only with the Russian authorities, but also with representatives of the opposition.

According to the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, there are no prospects for this format.

The European Foreign Service reported, that the visit of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to Russia will last from 4 to 6 February.

She said, that the people should stop accepting excuses from world leaders.

This is stated in an open letter to the Council of Europe, the OSCE, the European Union, the UN Human Rights Council and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Growing economic problems and inequality are splitting societies, causing a rise in populism, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a speech in Davos at the World Economic Forum.

According to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, Russia and the United States have decided to extend the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) on Russian terms.

In 2019, the assembly welcomed the return of the Russia, hoping for a dialogue with Moscow.