Alexei Venediktov on false politeness

'Echo Moskvy' is considered the last oppositional radio broadcaster in Russia. Editor in chief Alexey Venediktov tells Hungary's Russia correspondent András Németh who's responsible for the current chill between the West and Russia: "The West did not recognize the transition between the eras of Yeltsin and Putin, and looked away as the current president enforced order upon Chechnya. Exaggerated politeness toward Moscow is a big mistake, because the Russian elite considers this attitude a sign of weakness. You have to deal with Russia fairly but decisively. Putin and the Russian elite would like to remain members of the G8. So they should have to play by the rules in this club of major powers. If everyone in this club wears green sports jackets with yellow buttons, anyone who wears a blue sports jacket has to find another club. It seems to me that the west has too long allowed Putin to show up dressed inappropriately."

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