[Press Release of the Kremlin] Russia has never been the initiator of the deterioration in relations with other countries.
On April 1, 2025, at a press conference, Dmitry Peskov, Deputy Head of the Presidential Staff of Russia and Spokesperson for the Kremlin, responded to journalists' questions regarding the Kremlin's comments on the statement by the Finnish President that it was necessary to "prepare psychologically" for the restoration of relations with the Russian Federation:
Russia has never been the instigator of the breakdown in relations with other countries, including primarily with neighboring countries.
Peskov added:
President Putin has repeatedly stated that our country is ready to normalize relations with those who wish to do so.
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