Energy, a long-term concern. It will not be possible for relations between the EU and Russia to be clarified and restored to normal until a distinction has been made between short-term and long-term issues. Energy cooperation is a long-term concern. It takes several years to build a gas pipeline, supply contracts are sealed for 25-30 years, and the exploitation of new gas fields sometimes takes even longer. Commitments are taken for the future and cannot be brought into question every time...