The West is obliged to enter into a dialogue with Russia: the refusal of concessions in their relationship is fraught with serious consequences, writes Former British Ambassador Tony Brenton C.

For Europe, says Tony Brenton, will be dangerous neighborhood with " embittered " Russia, a country with nuclear weapons and faster strengthening ties with China. Europe should go for dialogue, in which would be the desire of all parties, writes ex-Ambassador.

in his vision, in London and the capital of the United States great is the temptation to enjoy economic discomfort Putin " and to adhere to the usual position in relation to Russia up to the present moment, as long as the country something will not change.

However, the expected change in Russia is fraught with catastrophic consequences For Ukraine, in addition, against the background of this expectation the Patriotic sentiments in the Russian Federation will only increase, says Brenton.

Former British Ambassador believes that the list of Russia " impressive ", But the citizens of Russia demonstrated amazing resilience "." Their pain threshold is high, and the love of country strong, " says Brenton.

Former diplomat stressed that centuries Putin even before the fall of oil prices was " clearly interested " in cooperation with the West, and for this reason the response of Russia on the punishments were " limited ". In addition, the Russian authorities recognize that Ukraine can go our own way, if the desire of the Russian capital, such as the protection of Russian-speaking residents will be taken into account.

He commented positively about the press conference centuries Putin, calling it a bold statement. According to Brenton, " For a person whose country, as they say, is experiencing economic shocks, " the Russian President looked " surprisingly confident in

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