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Relations between Russia, Germany and the EU are still based on the “selective engagement” principle, with the European members having no clearly defined strategic approach to developing relations In 2020, Germany and Russia celebrate several important anniversaries in their bilateral relations, marking events that ...
... within the European Union that represented the varied positions of the 28 states that made up the EU back then. A difficult compromise was made between those who favoured a hard-line approach towards Russia and those who preferred a softer approach. “Selective Engagement” as the Foundation of the “New Normal” Andrey Kortunov: Russia–EU Relations in 2020: Opportunities, Limitations and Possible Trends It was, of course, through compromise that the European External Action Service was able ...
.... Such irreconcilable stances were bound to turn into conflict sooner or later, which is precisely what happened. The third relations model emerged after the acute stage of the 2014 Russia-West crisis. Subsequently, the European Union labelled it “selective engagement,” and this wording was included in Federica Mogherini’s “five guiding principles.” The idea was of Europe interacting with Russia where it suited Brussels interests, and opposing Russia where the interests of Moscow and Brussels ...
... Brussels views the prospects of its relations with Moscow in the long term and, in a broader sense, how it sees the future of the European continent five, ten or in twenty years from now. The only way to put some beef on the bones of the proclaimed “selective engagement” between Moscow and Brussels is through a pan-European discussion on the continent’s future. Without such a discussion, any step taken by the EU leadership to meet Russia halfway will inevitably face criticism from the numerous ...
| U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements |
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| U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity |
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| U.S. wants to dissolve Russia |
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| U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China |
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