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ROAR: “Britain does not mix economy and politics”
Published: 14 October, 2010, 18:43
Edited: 19 October, 2010, 03:06
After William Hague’s visit to Moscow, many analysts still doubt that “a quick new start” in relations with Russia is among London’s priorities.
The most sensible approach to any visible changes is " do not run before learning to walk". An average Brit still doesn't know the difference between the Yeltsin era oligarch and modern neo-liberal elite. Our banks, lawyers and retailers are only happy to oblige regardless. The London's free newspapers also tell us about 'other Russians' from their job-seekers ads. There shouldn't be any surprises about Britain's slow pace - it's simply about trust. The economic and security cooperation may speed up its issues, the rest is up to the politicians.
But...there is a line between economy and politics?
Undoubtedly, Enrique. In case with Russia what William Hague presumably implied was " while we're prepared for business with Russia, we're not ready to use it as a bargaining chip". Another words, business contracts are for mutual benefits economically and Russia shouldn't expect immediate resolution of its issues politically. At least for now.
Britons should be never fully trusted. Their hatred on Russia is proverbial and longstanding. Whether there is a Tsar, Communists, or Putin, Britain will always be highly negative towards Russia. I have a presentiment that the recent US "reset bottom" policy, and the todays British "change of course" are maybe just the last steps made to soften Russia before they are to launch a war against it. Thus, Russian leadership, above all pres. Putin, should be extremally carefull in the following few months. Such a sudden worming from US/UK, over that short period of time, is very unusual, or, if you want, it seems very suspicious.
Vladimir, The only suspicion arose from the recent Hague-Lavrov meeting was that why the Russians keep ignoring the Litvinenko case. The British press doesn't pay too much attention to the proposed economic and security cooperation, the main political issue for British still remains in the deadlock until the Scotland Yard's suspect Lugovoy stands a trial. In fact, the leading newspapers emphasise how keen the Russian side is on the cooperation in order to move on 'forgetting' about this obstacle. All indications are that Britain will pursue with its charges and Russia will refuse them. We'll decide later what country is more trustworthy. And what makes you think that Britain is 'plotting' something sinister against Russia? Do self-exile Brits living in Russia feel in any danger for their political orientation ?
Two great countries, great in every respect, UK and Japan ended in world definition as two separate greatness. It looks now Russia is the only one offering political permeability-field between the two limited set of undeniable political values of the world. This is very, very good news!