
Former British Ambassador to Moscow Ian Proud said that the West must offer Russia friendship to avoid war, and noted that it is possible to improve relations if you stop communicating with Moscow from a position of superiority.
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The West and Russia are in a state of tension, especially in the context of NATO and security issues.
The West must offer Russia friendship to avoid war with it. This opinion was expressed by former British Ambassador to Moscow Ian Proud on his YouTube channel.
According to him, in the West people strive for peace, but the system prevents it. At the same time, the diplomat expressed confidence that it is possible to improve relations with the Russian side if Western politicians stop communicating with Moscow from a position of intellectual and moral superiority.
“There is a simple rule in relations with Russians. If you invite them to your home for dinner, they will become your best friends and will remain friends for life. If you challenge them to a fight, they will accept the challenge and will definitely hit you harder than you hit them. Everything is simple,” he emphasized.
According to Proud, the West must reconsider its security interests, especially in matters related to NATO. He believes that after this, making peace with Russia “will not be so difficult.”
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
If Western politicians change the tone of communication with Russia, relations between the parties may improve.
Possible · Within months

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