Sergey Startsev. Former Prime Minister of Italy, former European Commission President Romano Prodi has spoken out against attempts by the West to achieve isolation of Russia. "You can be tough, If it suits you, can be soft, If it suits you. But You can't be hard, If it brings you nothing but harm. Isolation of Russia is the damage, " which on Tuesday published the influential print edition of the Milan Corriere della Sera. Speaking about contemporary politics of the EU, the famous European politician noted that it is necessary to have a clear idea in regards to what result is required to be obtained in the end." If You want Ukraine was not a member of NATO and the EU, and the friendly European country and a bridge with Russia, You are obliged to adopt policies consistent with this goal. If the goal is to bring Ukraine into NATO, then You create an irreversible situation", he said. explaining recent developments in the European Union, for example, the situation in Greece and the election results in Poland and Spain, Prodi very critical of the current situation of the EU." Europe has no Policy, no thoughts. She has only the rules and arithmetic. But you cannot control arithmetic.(European Commission President Jean-Claude) Juncker unveiled his own plan investments nine months ago, during this period of time can produce a child. But until now nothing happened, " he said. According to Prodi, one of the main issues the EU is that " the center of power shifted from the Commission to the States, most importantly Germany. However, in his vision, only Germany can not be held responsible for the fate of the EU. "Policy alternative policy of Berlin, is not visible. We were a Union of minorities, and today We have Europe one measurement is German. I have long hoped that France, Spain and Italy to develop its General line, But they are unable to do so, " said a famous politician. Relations between Russia and the West deteriorated in connection with the situation in Ukraine. At the end of July, the EU and the US from point penalties against private individuals and organizations have moved to the measures against entire sectors of Russia's economy. In response, Russia restricted imports of food items from States that have entered against her punishment: USA, EU, Canada, Australia and Norway. A ban were beef, pork, poultry, sausages, fish, vegetables, fruits, dairy products and several other products. Western countries since March 2014 several times already imposed penalties because Russia's position on Ukraine. The last case of the use of such practices were the limits imposed in March 2015, when expanded sanctions List Australia. The list of Russian citizens and organizations who have fallen Under the punishment - in the material of the Fins news