If the West approaches these discussions with Russia without illusions, with a clear understanding of its own strategic interests, and with new ideas for partnership and cooperation, the worst to be feared is failure.
如果西方在和俄罗斯讨论这些问题时，不抱幻想，并且明白自身的战略利益，带着和俄罗斯结成伙伴关系和进行合作的新观点进行谈判，那么，人们要担心的最糟的情况就是失败了。