Is there a difference between the perception of the Putin regime and that of Russian civil society? Russia is also perfectly entitled to ensuring its own immediate protection. We can therefore understand that it would be difficult for Russia to agree to the Sevastopol base becoming part of a NATO country, just like the Americans did not agree with Cuba having missiles. Is there a difference between the Putin regime, on the one hand, and Russian society in general, on the other hand?
On December 9th, 2014. See this statement in context.