“The threat, that Russia is for Britain and her allies, should not be exaggerated”, – considers the British edition The Observer.
In an editorial in the newspaper indicates contraction Russian defense spending, economic slowdown due to sanctions, wealth inequality, low life expectancy, growing poverty and a lack of democracy.
“Putin belongs to the world outside of Russia together with the resentment and fear. He grieves because of the collapse of the Soviet Union, he served as a KGB spy. He passionately believes, that the West seeks to deny Russia its rightful status as a great power. Rude expressions such as “jerk” conspiracies and aggressive abroad, covert and overt, he daily shows domestic demand for revenge. But ultimately Putin weak person with weak cards at hand”, – пишет The Observer.
Nevertheless, it is essential to monitor the emerging threat from Moscow, the article says. “It's true, what, According to Putin, espionage – one of the oldest professions. It would be naive to believe, he stops. But it is reasonable to use all possible measures for its revelations, as if it is embarrassing at times may be”, – It emphasizes the publication.
“What else needs to be done? Russia is already heavily under a succession of penalties, Sequential administration after the annexation of the Crimea and its brutal attack in Salisbury. certainly, It should make greater efforts to combat money laundering through London. would help, If Donald Trump stopped to indulge his Russian friend”, – referred to in Article.
“If we consider the substantial additional punishment, it would be possible to think about, to consistently expose Russian ostracized internationally, since diplomatic forums and ending with sports activities”, – The proposed publication.
An impressive demonstration of the coordination between the US authorities, Britain and the Netherlands revealed, how international cooperation is essential in order, to rebuff Russia and as yet unknown future threats.
“Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt smugly said that, in what insulation proved to Putin. But if Hunt is aware, as he himself isolated after its humiliating and disgraceful comparison of the EU with the Soviet Union?” – пишет The Observer. Britain, more than ever, need friends abroad. To insult them for cheap political gain – It means to betray the national interests of the country and assure lurking thugs like Putin, It emphasizes the publication.
