I’m pretty sure current western leaders are blaming themselves for having been too complacent with the Kremlin 30 years ago. Sadly it appears they have grown the wiser, and are ready to sacrifice somewhat their status quo (and even more lives) to achieve such goal.
And besides the “New Normal” (eg carbon footprint reduction) was always a tough sell, until now.
And besides the “New Normal” (eg carbon footprint reduction) was always a tough sell, until now.