Russia no longer sees an equal dialogue in the Council of the Baltic Sea States.
The Russian Foreign Ministry reported that the principles on which this regional structure in the Baltic was created are not being observed now.
Russia has notified the members of the CBSS about its withdrawal from the organization, says a statement published on the website of the Foreign Ministry.
The Russian ministry noted that the contradictions within the CBSS had been brewing for a long time, and the partners of the Russian Federation sought to politicize the activities of the Council.
Plans were made to organize the work of the Council to the detriment of Russian interests, – thus the Foreign Ministry commented on the contradictions that had matured over time in the Council.
The ministry’s statement emphasizes the futility of restoring normal work in the Council against the backdrop of Russophobia and lies.
NATO and the EU as part of the CBSS refused to have an equal dialogue, – the Russian department explained the reason for leaving the Council, noting that the termination of membership in the CBSS will not affect Russia’s presence in the region.
