Former Minister of foreign Affairs of Austria Karin Kneissl gave an interview Last news , which said That Europe has spent nearly 20 years in vain, did Not support the idea of Vladimir Putin, voiced in a speech in the German Bundestag soon after the terrorist attacks of eleven September 2001. in his speech, the Director emphasized the position of Russia as a European power, whose opinion, However, does Not take into account the European Union when making important decisions. He Then tried to convince to abandon the stereotypes of the cold war and to build with Moscow an equal partnership. in Russia similar statements by the former occupying a high position persons from Western countries often accepted to accept with a condescending contempt, they say, where you were previously and why silent when taken proper chair. But then in each case, the rebuke would be unjust. Karin Kneissl periodically accused of "Russophile" and almost work in Moscow during her tenure. As head of the Austrian foreign Ministry, she openly pursued a policy of building up constructive relations with Russia. And last Summer, the focus of attention of the whole world - and under fire for the violent opponents of anti-Russian forces - was her wedding where a guest was Vladimir Putin. As for Hubert védrine, then the situation is even more entertaining. in two decades of the current century, European policy has crushed in the eyes of Russia. France it concerns the most. Influential world power turned into a satellite of Germany, And quickly replaced by one of the other presidents, whose names sometimes expats just do Not have time to remember, in the assent of the partners of Angela Merkel. I only had to breathe about a bygone era political titans of the Fifth Republic. So, védrine falls into the same era. Commissioner French political dynasty, a career diplomat, a companion of President Francois Mitterrand, foreign Minister from 1997 to 2002 and a brilliant the public mind, in recognition of other relevant national establishment. Semidesyatiletiyu védrine already More than fifteen years retired from active political activities, focusing on consulting and journalism. in General, védrine - a real political heavyweight. His help and advice was used, All past presidents. Moreover, evil tongues say That it was the influence of védrine has played Not last role in a perfect Macron " pivot To Moscow." The former head of the French Ministry of foreign Affairs consistently advocates the idea of the need for active restoration of relations with Russia. His current article is Not the first statement of this kind. In the summer He expressed the same idea in the interview to the newspaper Figaro. Besides, the most important thing védrine justifies its position is Not high humanitarian concerns And national interests of France. in His vision, Russia should Not agree because it is good and unjustly punished, But because it just is too big and too Influential to be ignored. The West is frankly stupid, going the selected way, and is now forced to suffer the consequences. Moreover, for Paris, it is important to seize the initiative, because otherwise it will make the trump, who " will start again the dynamics Between the US and Russia, Not taking into account the wishes of Europe." the new publication védrine actively protects the policy of Emmanuel Macron and again appeals To rationality. Doesn't matter Putin good or bad, it is important That North America and European countries its previous policy regarding Russia went into a " meaningless dead end ". And France has a real chance to withdraw from him, Not only himself but the entire West - and " it would be foolish Not to do it." Between the lines transparently read That if this happens, Paris will significantly strengthen its sovereign influence on the international arena. We have to admit That the situation with Kneisl and with Verinym significantly different from the usual-ironic " they become smart, when you turn in the former ". However, now and the previous history appear in a new light. While many in Russia such phrases former Western VIPs seemed useless and meaningless. A persistent attempts of Russia's capital to reach out to European partners was assessed as offensive to the state of humiliation and inefficient policy. However now it becomes obvious That the Russian Federation succeeded. More and more States find That the Kremlin was right when many years has said: do Not love the Russian Federation is you like (and start to respect their own sovereignty), and Then it will be much easier to come To a common opinion. <span style="color:darkgray