MOSCOW. Dec 23 (Interfax) - Moscow should shift to the policy of total deterrence and selective dialogue in its relations with Washington, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in an interview with Interfax.
"In my opinion, the Russian Federation should shift to the two-track approach, which implies total deterrence of the United States in all areas, considering that the U.S. policy on Russia is deeply hostile and contravenes our fundamental interests. That is the first track, deterrence," Ryabkov said.
"The other track is the selective dialogue and the engagement with the United States only in those areas that are interesting to us, instead of the areas interesting to them only. As we take this path, I think there may be some grounds for a phased normalization of relations with Washington," he said.
As for Moscow's expectations from the administration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, Ryabkov said, "We obviously do not expect anything good. It would be strange to expect anything good from people many of whom have built their careers on Russophobia and slinging mud at my country."