RUSSIA
Renzi-Putin and Ukraine
not said a summit uncomfortable
Doubts on whether to start the journey with the initial stage of Kiev and then tone down in front of the Russian President
Matteo Renzi has lost an important opportunity to give the authority to the Italian foreign policy that for too many years she misses. He had decided, the President of the Council, to go from Putin after an initial step in Kiev. Exercise is not risk-free formal, given the lack of previous EU after the annexation of the Crimea (except for the meeting between Putin and Hollande Moscow airport, in December). The initiative of Renzi I liked, like some of his intolerance towards Italy always too afraid to disturb. But who wants to be heard must be clear what he means, and that is where Renzi disappoint.
The Prime Minister wanted to show that, despite the Ukraine and sanctions, Italy remained a privileged partner of Russia. Well, Germany or France also discuss with Moscow sanctions and counter-sanctions, but with the other hand to have them confirm subscribed (like Italy), we reiterate the reasons, call for their withdrawal but warn l ' interlocutor that there is a risk of a new narrow (spoke yesterday Merkel, and the Americans led by "hawk" Victoria Nuland have already taken up the pressure on the Europeans).
Ukraine, in short, could not be pushed under the carpet behind formulas comfortable. But, if we are to judge from the little that has been announced, is exactly what happened. Viva agreements Minsk-2 (the agreements reached February 12 from Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany), Italy will give its full support, we will indicate models of autonomy that we have at home, and so pleasing. But the West and Europe to which Italy belongs would certainly welcome an invitation to withdraw Russian forces from the east of Ukraine, for example. And perhaps the most surprised not to hear it again, maybe not condone the sins of Kiev, Putin must have been right. This better balance the responsibilities of those in Moscow and Kiev could be a smart key, which many in Europe secretly advocate. Italy would come out well, proactive and firm in its alliances with nothing to lose with Putin. But getting too close to business as usual behind the screen of the Minsk-2 was a mistake that will serve - slightly - only to the Russian President.
On the other objectives of the trip Renzi has had what he wanted, but it is not new: the role of Russia in Syria, in Iran, in the war on international terrorism, are useful reminders to which everyone should think. ISIS on the fight and the threat it represents in Libya, Putin said yes to the Italian priority. But he had already done, by providing military ships, especially in light of the axis that now unites Egypt. Renzi could and should do better. Perhaps, by the Florentine, he felt a prisoner of the pages of Dostoevsky on the beauty that will save the world. A dream today. Especially in Russia.
The Prime Minister wanted to show that, despite the Ukraine and sanctions, Italy remained a privileged partner of Russia. Well, Germany or France also discuss with Moscow sanctions and counter-sanctions, but with the other hand to have them confirm subscribed (like Italy), we reiterate the reasons, call for their withdrawal but warn l ' interlocutor that there is a risk of a new narrow (spoke yesterday Merkel, and the Americans led by "hawk" Victoria Nuland have already taken up the pressure on the Europeans).
Ukraine, in short, could not be pushed under the carpet behind formulas comfortable. But, if we are to judge from the little that has been announced, is exactly what happened. Viva agreements Minsk-2 (the agreements reached February 12 from Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany), Italy will give its full support, we will indicate models of autonomy that we have at home, and so pleasing. But the West and Europe to which Italy belongs would certainly welcome an invitation to withdraw Russian forces from the east of Ukraine, for example. And perhaps the most surprised not to hear it again, maybe not condone the sins of Kiev, Putin must have been right. This better balance the responsibilities of those in Moscow and Kiev could be a smart key, which many in Europe secretly advocate. Italy would come out well, proactive and firm in its alliances with nothing to lose with Putin. But getting too close to business as usual behind the screen of the Minsk-2 was a mistake that will serve - slightly - only to the Russian President.
On the other objectives of the trip Renzi has had what he wanted, but it is not new: the role of Russia in Syria, in Iran, in the war on international terrorism, are useful reminders to which everyone should think. ISIS on the fight and the threat it represents in Libya, Putin said yes to the Italian priority. But he had already done, by providing military ships, especially in light of the axis that now unites Egypt. Renzi could and should do better. Perhaps, by the Florentine, he felt a prisoner of the pages of Dostoevsky on the beauty that will save the world. A dream today. Especially in Russia.
March 6, 2015 | 08:55
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