I sometimes wonder if Russia will ever learn that more can be gained from a handshake than by the sight of a clenched fist.
From time to time I visit a forum for discussions about Russia.
Many of the Russian members are genuine, good people who also
happen to be highly educated. Yet they often seem to support various aspects of Russian ‘intrusions’ and even atrocities that
have been committed in the past. Also pretty much in denial about
the magnitude and frequency of crimes against humanity that have been the signature of Russia’s relations with it’s neighboors. Others seem to spew out communist era propoganda and attempt
to minimize or justify the actions of their countrymen as being neccesary ‘For the greater good of the people’
Advanced in science and technology yet very childish and dangerous in the area of diplomacy.
I wonder if they are aware of what the rest of the world thinks
of them. Long ago a prominent Russian refered to the citizens of other Slavic states as “Brothers” The response from these people was that brothers do not intimidate, invade and murder large portions of the population.