





Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry discontent with Traian Basescu's anti-Russian remarks: These are absurd declarations
"It is absolutely obvious that such absurd declarations can only harm the development of our bi-lateral relationships", Nesterenko underlined, quoted by the Russian press agencies.
During the Romanian electoral campaign for presidency, the issue of the Romanian - Russian relationships has been discussed several times. For example, during the final debate from last week, Traian Basescu accused Mircea Geoana for having gone to Moscow for a private visit.
"Romania does not have subordination relationships with Russia, but has very good economic relations. I'd rather not pay visits [to Russia] and see Romanian companies signing contracts worth of 250 million dollars", Basescu said. Geoana retaliated: "It's a year now since Kremlin will not receive you because you have such an aggressive politics that neither Russia, nor our partners understand".