Relations between Russia and the West are stuck on the background of the Ukrainian downs, and at 1st glance, this situation may persist for a long time, But perhaps one of the parties does not break down and give in, writes the online edition. in the West the prevailing view that the Russian Federation will not be able to afford a long confrontation with the European Union and the United States. The ruble fell, the Central Bank expects the economy of the country in 2015 will be reduced by 3, 5-4 percent. However, Russia has a chance of oil. The world Bank estimates, you can expect favorable for Russia, the rise in oil prices through 2025. According to the Minister of economic development Alexei Ulyukayev, by 2018, Russia will be the rate of economic increase is not less than the world average. How viable Russian economic development strategy, as long as it remains questionable, However, perhaps because this is the only possible plan of action stresses the magazine. Russia does not want to yield to American and European hardliners, believes OilPrice. Thus in the EU are growing schism in the matter of punishments. In mid-March, the US announced its intention to strengthen anti-Russian action as long as long as Moscow does not abandon the Crimea. European leaders such as German Chancellor Angela Merkel also said it is ready to support punishment as long as long as will not be fully made the Minsk agreement. However, the position of the Western countries only feels like one, in fact, their opinion of sanctions varies, according to the publication. European officials report that nearly fifty percent of the member States of the EU are ready to mitigate the punishment. The most loudly claim to have anti-Russian resentment measures Austria, Cyprus, Hungary, Italy, Greece, Slovakia and Spain. Actively growing closer with Russia, Greece and Hungary. Athens against the risk of default of hope for the financial assistance of the Russian capital, Budapest finished with Russia an agreement on cooperation in civilian nuclear energy, which involves the construction of 2 units at the Paks NPP. How heartily Russia provides assistance - is unknown, But it clearly makes it clear to the EU that the punishment can't be stopped, says OilPrice. "It is Clear that the effect of punishment is limited and opportunities for strengthening them a bit.