ST.
PETERSBURG, Russia, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Russia is ready to give a hand to the
European Union (EU) over its economic woes, President Vladimir Putin said here
on Monday.
Russian
President Vladimir Putin
(AFP, Kirill Kudryavtsev)
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"I
agree with Mr. Van Rompuy (European Council President Herman van Rompuy) ...
the outlook is optimistic, and from our side also. We are ready to facilitate
this process, because we are also interested in it," Putin said.
He added
that any recession in Europe would have a direct impact on the Russian economy.
"Anyway,
we do not expect any serious shocks and we are capable of rapidly reacting to
any developments," Putin said.
Admiting
that Europe is experiencing testing time, Van Rompuy stressed "We are
driven by a clear determination to work our way through the challenges."
He said
there is not way back for euro, as there is "only the way ahead toward
more integration."
"We
want Greece to stay in the eurozone, while respecting its commitments,"
Van Rompuy said.
During the
Russia-EU summit, the two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations,
visa-free regime, energy cooperation and hot international affairs.
Editor: Yang Lina
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