Is Russia over its Resentment?

... long-standing member of the Valdai Discussion Club, I have the privilege of being there in person when the President of the Russian Federation gives his annual “Sochi” speech. As a rule, these speeches mainly touch upon foreign policy and are directed,... ... East. Far more fascinating was the shift in rhetoric and mood in the president’s analysis of Russia’s relations with the West. Since this year’s Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club was dedicated to the East in the broad sense of the word, the ...