Moscow. February 11. INTERFAX-AVN - The situation on the European continent is becoming increasingly tense, and Russia is not to blame for this, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at a meeting with his British counterpart Ben Wallace in Moscow on Friday.
"The military-political situation in Europe is becoming more and more tense. And far from our fault. We do not quite and do not always understand the reasons for the escalation of this tension. But, nevertheless, we see that it is growing," Shoigu said.
He expressed hope that during today's meeting it will be possible to discuss "topical issues of reducing this tension."
"As well as our proposals to the United States of America and NATO on ensuring security in Europe, which we sent in December, received a response in January. Now it's all considered. I think that our response will also follow in the near future," Shoigu said.
