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"The forthcoming EU-Russia Summit is taking place 20 years after the fall of the Berlin wall. The symbolism of the occasion reminds us of two fundamental ideas that must be kept at the forefront.
Firstly, the values of freedom, respect for fundamental rights, democracy, peace and the sovereignty of states remain fully valid and guide the European Union in its internal and external policies, and they should also guide a country like Russia, whose role in international society is, and should be, fundamental. I am concerned to have to point out, however, that Russia has not shown itself to be an actor guided by these values.
The last 20 years also serve to remind us that Europe’s relations with Russia are now different, since they are based on dialogue. Russia is not an ally of Europe with whom we share values; it is a neighbour with whom we share a geographical area, divergences and common interests, such as the situation in Afghanistan. This realism should be the starting point for us to draw up a new cooperation agreement in future. The fall of Communism does not mean the end of differences but, in these relations, it does mean the end of confrontation."@en1
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