EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell BRUSSELS, 7 Feb Head of Diplomacy EU Josep Borrell said he considers the current security situation in Europe «the most difficult since the Cold War» but believes in the power of diplomacy. after the end of the Cold War, but at the same time, we continue to believe that there is still a chance for diplomacy,» Borrell said at a joint press conference in the United States with Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. He is confident that «it is necessary to continue dialogue with Russia, take into account the concerns of each friend in order to avoid the worst.» Kiev and Western states have recently been constantly declaring that Russia is stepping up «aggressive actions» near the borders of Ukraine. Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is moving troops within its territory and at its own discretion. According to him, this does not threaten anyone and should not worry anyone. Russia has repeatedly rejected accusations by the West and Ukraine of «aggressive actions», stating that it does not threaten anyone and is not going to attack anyone, and statements about «Russian aggression» are used as an excuse to place more NATO military equipment near Russian borders. The Russian Foreign Ministry previously noted that Western statements about «Russian aggression» and the ability to help Kiev defend itself against it are both ridiculous and dangerous. >Moscow and Paris share common security concerns, Putin says
