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Indeed, Russia has long been told to simply accept the facts. Here’s the independence of Kosovo for you. Here’s the abrogation of the Antiballistic Missile Treaty, and the American decision to place missile defenses in neighboring countries. Here’s the unending expansion of NATO. All of these moves have been set against the backdrop of sweet talk about partnership. Why would anyone put up with such a charade?
There is much talk now in the United States about rethinking relations with Russia. One thing that should definitely be rethought: the habit of talking to Russia in a condescending way, without regard for its positions and interests.
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Russia's like that neighbor down the street that borrows money and tools, needs help with their fence and roof, and complains the loudest at the community meeting. They will accept the facts, and their behavior will end up driving all the former Soviet republics into NATO's camp. When the oil bubble pops, their economy will flounder and they'll be asking for help again.