Ending the Silent Russo-European War
Business leaders in Europe and Russia are beginning to seek a bold way to end the two sides' "silent war." But their goals of free trade and closer integration – which would be advantageous to both sides – can be achieved only if they are supported by national governments.
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There has been little mutual trust lately between the governments of Russia and the European Union. European politicians viewed Russia’s recent parliamentary and presidential elections skeptically. Diplomatic relations between Britain and the Kremlin are at a low since Alexander Litvenenko, a critic of the Russian government, was murdered – allegedly by a Russian agent – in London in 2006.