MOSCOW, November 5. /TASS/. Russia does not seek confrontation and hopes that Europe will adopt a rational approach to cooperation with Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a ceremony for the presentation of credentials by foreign ambassadors at the Kremlin.

"Russia has always been, and will always be, committed to mutually beneficial cooperation, seeking no confrontation. I trust that a rational, balanced approach to cooperation with Russia will prevail once again," the president emphasized, addressing the ambassadors from countries that are considered unfriendly, including eight representatives from EU nations.

"Throughout history, the relations between your countries and Russia have deep roots, marked by mutually beneficial partnerships, enriching cultural exchanges, and cooperation on resolving pressing international and regional issues," Putin added.

Russia’s president highlighted the presence of ambassadors from countries unfriendly to Russia: Japan, Canada, Malta, Albania, New Zealand, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Finland. "It is no secret that bilateral contacts between our countries have been minimized in official, business, and public matters. Cooperation on critical international and regional issues has been suspended," he said.