Germany wants to rebuild trust with Russia
(VOVWORLD) - Germany is ready to resume dialogue and gradually improve ties with Russia after diplomatic expulsions over a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy in England that Britain blames on Russia, said German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass on Sunday.
 German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass (Photo: Reuters) |
Germany needs Russia as a partner to settle regional conflicts and be an important pillar of multilateralism, Mass was quoted as saying by the Bild am Sonntag newspaper. But he defended Germany’s decision to expel 4 Russian diplomats last week, saying it showed solidarity with Britain.