Putin expects common sense to prevail amid global tensions

MOSCOW, April 11. /TASS/. Russian President expects common sense to prevail amid the current global tensions, as he himself said at a ceremony to receive credentials from foreign ambassadors on Wednesday. "Indeed, the current global situation cannot but cause concern," Putin said. "The situation in the world is becoming more and more chaotic. Nevertheless, we do hope that common sense will eventually prevail and international relations will get back on constructive track and the entire global system will become more stable and predictable," he added. According to the Russian president, ambassadors "are entrusted with a very important and responsible mission of facilitating the development of relations with Russia in every possible way, strengthening political dialogue, boosting trade and economic relations, deepening humanitarian and cultural ties and human exchange." "For our part, we are ready to welcome your constructive initiatives, you can count on the support of Russian authorities, state institutions, business circles and the public," Putin added, addressing the ambassadors. He also said that "today, the role of diplomacy and diplomats is particularly important." Read more