British Defense Secretary rejects partnership with Russia

British Defense Minister Michael Fallon, in an interview with the BBC, quoted by Reuters , made a statement that he was ready to cooperate with Russia, but urged not to consider the Russian Federation as a partner of the West.

In particular, Fallon announced his readiness to work together with the possible new head of the Pentagon, Jim Mattis. At the same time, he noted that he does not consider Russia an equal partner to the West.

“Together with Mattis, we can resist Russian aggression, contribute to de-escalation of relations with Moscow, and seek a resolution of the situation in Syria. “But we cannot perceive Russia as an equal partner. Russia is a strategic partner of the West, and we must understand this,” the minister noted.