Gas
supplies from Russia remain a key trump card. We should not forget it. And
since yesterday, this option seems less improbable than before.
But the signs remain very confusing. There is,
in many quarters, a clear intention to de-escalate. I also see the opposite,
among many influential people. People that believe it is time to go for a
fight.
An
agreement is better than conflict.
However,
capitulation is not the same as an agreement. An agreement is based on
concessions on both sides. On being able to demonstrate that conflict is too
costly to both sides.
Unfortunately,
we are not yet at that stage. We still believe that we can carry the argument
without taking into account the other side´s interests. And vice versa. The
other side is still convinced they will manage to impose their views.
It´s
therefore time for the elders to come up with a wiser view of the relationship.
It is time for a dialogue road map.
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