Former British Ambassador to Russia Tony Brenton And former Italian Prime Minister, the leader of the party "Forward, Italy" Silvio Berlusconi felt shame what a complicated relationship made impossible the arrival of the Western leaders at the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the Victory in the Russian capital. "This, of course, very unfortunate fact, because after all, This is a very significant anniversary for the Russian Federation. Russia has played a Central role in the war, And It is a shame that the state of our relationship makes the arrival of our leaders there politically impossible ", - RIA "news" referring to an interview with Brenton Agency Sputnik. The diplomat has great faith "fast enough" improvement of relations Between Russia And Britain, as well as Between Russia And other Western States, which will allow Western leaders to visit such anniversaries in the future." Berlusconi also said that the lack of Western leaders today at the celebrations in the Russian capital on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Victory shows the myopia of the West." The grandstand on the red square, which is quite close to the head of the Russian Federation sitting leaders of China, India And other Asian countries, a testimony not isolate Russia, and the failure of the policy of the West. I think the empty seats are not a demonstration of power, But a symbol of our defeat, " said Berlusconi. A veteran of the Italian And European policy stresses that in the current geopolitical scenario in front of the West stand two calls." This is the economic challenge from emerging Asian economies And military challenge from Islamic extremism. And to meet these challenges, just need interaction with Russia, " - said Berlusconi. He also drew attention that the decision of the Ukrainian fall not can be found without the participation of the Russian capital, or " anti-Russian ". Berlusconi recalled the enormous price of Italian And European business pays for " sanctions policy, which does not bring any results."" We are well aware of the rejection of the Baltic States, which have experienced repression in the Soviet times, And it is clear that it is necessary to ensure their safety. But the guarantee of this security is safer when Russia is part of Europe, or in Russia, subjected to isolation And turned towards the East?", - summed up the politician. Traditionally, to celebrate the victory over fascism Russia calls the guests from many States received invitations 68 foreign leaders and heads of UNESCO, the UN, EU And Council of Europe. The Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov told that in total, in the capital of Russia was attended by about 40 of commissioners of foreign countries. So, came in the Russian capital, the presidents of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. In addition, in the celebrations involved the leaders of China, India, South Africa, Venezuela, Vietnam, Cuba, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Macedonia, Cyprus, Zimbabwe, Mongolia, Palestine, Abkhazia And South Ossetia, the UN Secretary-General And Director-General of UNESCO. However, the leaders of several States did not want to attend festive events in the capital of Russia. Leader Vladimir Putin in the process of direct line said that Russia respects the choice of every politician who decided not to come to the capital of Russia on the Victory parade, But did not rule out that the choice of many influences " Washington regional Committee ".