Each protects his own interests. The attitudes of the world powers in the face of the ongoing international crisis currently seem more moderate. The EU's dialogue with Russia is progressing. Europe must, of course, remain faithful to its principles and state its interests firmly, but a conflict in an area which is vital for Russia is obviously to be avoided or appeased.
Yet let's avoid deluding ourselves and let's be aware that behind the positions of principle and rhetoric, each is...