Go to the media bankMOSCOW, Sep 7 The head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, after talking about Russia as a a fascist state should be permanently included in the list of non-handshakes, since this should not be forgotten, said Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev. This official should be permanently listed as non-handshaking creatures without the right to pardon,» he wrote in his Telegram channel. economic forumZakharova called Borrell's words about Russia disgustingOn Monday, Borrell spoke at an inter-parliamentary conference in Prague on foreign policy and security issues. Answering the deputies' questions, Borrell switched to his native Spanish, explaining that in this way he would answer more questions more accurately and faster. Translation into English was provided by the Czech side, in the broadcast he blocked the voice of Borrell. The Estonian parliamentarian asked a question during the meeting, using the phrase «fascist Russia». Borrell, in his answer, quoted the question, mentioning the same expression. At the same time, the translator did not emphasize that it was a quote, and presented it as Borrell's statement. Moscow requested a transcript of Borrell's speech. A little earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin also commented on the statements of the head of European diplomacy, saying that he was a great specialist to grind with his tongue. :20Putin suggested that Borrell would have supported the Francoists in the Civil War
