Miloš Koterec (PSE). – (SK) We are starting from a false premise, as if we wanted to treat Russia as an enemy. As has already been said many times, we share many strategic common interests with Russia. Globalisation is a fact of life and we should be aware what the real risks are for the future, for peace, for development and for our very existence.

I agree. Let us condemn the disproportionate reaction in Georgia and anything else of that kind. But what was to be expected? We criticise and we react but let us also work with Russia as an equal and potentially a strategic partner and let us contribute proposed solutions at the summit in November. We will thereby at least be looking after our own interests.