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"Glances exchanged between Europe and Russia have always been characterised by mutual admiration and, simultaneously, by mutual fear. On the European side, it has been common to be in awe of the size, population and military might of Russia and frightened of Russian expansionism. For Russia, European scientific and technical progress has been emulated since the time of Peter the Great, but it has simultaneously been feared as something that could potentially destroy the Russian soul and way of being, and viewed as a threat to its territorial integrity. These trends were not dispelled but rather intensified by the Cold War. The path taken by Russia towards an essentially liberal, pluralist democracy has experienced both advances and setbacks, but it is undeniable that the country has come a long way since the days of the Iron Curtain. Nevertheless, there is no doubt that much remains to be done in this respect, and that the European Union and the Russian Federation not only share a historical, cultural and religious heritage, but that they also have common interests and challenges which warrant a closer relationship on many levels. The European Union should continue to work to make this convergence possible and fruitful."@en1
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