Natalia Shmakov. Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said the West's desire to isolate the Russian Federation Putin ", and the lack of Western leaders at the parade on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Victory in the Russian capital called " myopia ".
"The decision not to be present in the capital of Russia is the most important thing disrespect to those decisive contribution made by Russia to the victory over Hitler in 1945," wrote Mr Berlusconi in an open letter to the chief editor of the influential Italian newspaper published on the first day of the weekend.
The leader of the political party "Forward, Italy" made it clear that the blood shed by Russian soldiers, deserves more respect.
"What we do is a mistake. This stand on the red square, which is very close to Putin sitting head of China, India and other Asian leaders, not indicative of isolation of Russia, and is symptomatic of the decline of the West " - said Berlusconi.
The politician noted that in the current geopolitical situation, when the West has made collision with 2 "challenges" by other emerging Asian economic powers and the Islamic fundamentalism " is very important to be with Russia on one side ".
"Why, then, is to isolate Putin?" asks ex-Premier. However, he acknowledges that Russia has a number of open questions, for example, the Ukrainian crisis.
"But it is ridiculous to think that these problems can be solved without Russia's capital or speaking against her," drew the attention of Berlusconi.
at the end he said and entered against Russia punishment, which the Italian and European institutions have paid a " very high price ", but they did not bring any concrete results ".
"Because of all these reasons, dear Director, I think the free space on red square is not a test of strength and a sign of our defeat," Berlusconi.
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