![Many politicians in the West cling to the notion of a partnership with Russia. They want to include [Vladimir] Putin, make compromises and constantly negotiate new deals with him. But history has taught us that the longer we pursue appeasement and do nothing, the higher the price will be later on. Dictators don't ask "Why?" before they seize even more power. They ask: "Why not?"](/assets/img/quote-photos/many-politicians-in-the-west-cling-to-the-notion-of-a-partnership-with-russia-th.jpg)
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