Fyodor Lukyanov on the common values of Russia and the EU

For Russian journalist Fyodor Lukyanov the most recent meeting between Russian and EU politicians "marked the end of a mutual experiment". "Basically it raises the valid question: Why do we need integration projects with the European Union? China will never share 'common values' with the EU, yet Beijing is a major and much sought-after EU economic partner. The secret lies in our psychology. China couldn't care less what Europe or anybody else thinks about it... Although Moscow spurns values for the sake of pragmatics, it still demamds that Europe share its values. This is the essence of the conflict with the new EU member states regarding the interpretation of the past. Russia is appalled that others take a different view of historical events and deliver different moral judgements."

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