Europe must not trade its principles for Russian gas

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Series Details 10.7.06
Publication Date 10/07/2006
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Commentary feature. On the eve of the summit of the Group of Eight industrialised nations, which took place in St Petersburg in July 2006, Europeans were faced with a delicate balancing act in their policy towards Russia. Should the message be one of trust in a re-emerging power whose energy resources are vital to us, or wariness of a regime whose authoritarian instincts are clearer than ever?

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