Europe's Russian problem

In its leading article Le Figaro analyses the discord among European states about how to deal with Russia: "Some say it is smarter to appease the Russian bear. Others say Russia must be held in check. ... The voices of the first are above all to be heard in the 'Old Europe'. The second are primarily found in ... the UK, as well as Poland and other European countries that once bore the Russian yoke. ... The conflict is far from over. But one thing is clear: Europe has a Russian problem. Moscow's imperialism is one of the most important challenges facing the continent at the start of this century."

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