“The West has not lived through totalitarianism, with a single ideology for 70 years.We are escaping from the burden of the past, and onlyafter we have done that will we be ready to integrate with Europeand Europe needs Russia.” NeedsYearsDonePastReadyEuropeWestBurdenRussiaIdeologyTotalitarianismEscapingIntegrating Author:Boris Yeltsin
“We, Russia, are prepared to work with others. I am convinced that stability and security in Europe cannot be considered without taking Russia into account.” WorkSecurityEuropeAccountsPreparedConvincedRussiaStability Author:Boris Yeltsin
“We all have an equal interest in stability and security throughout Europe. The years the OSCE has existed, and particularly this year, have given rise to great expectations and at the same time to powerful disappointments.” YearsTimeGivenInterestPowerfulSecurityEqualExpectationsEuropeDisappointmentStabilityGreat Expectations Author:Boris Yeltsin
“Europe has found itself confronted with fresh challenges - challenges of a global character, the nature of which is directly connected with changes in the international climate and the difficulties of seeking new models for co-operation.” CharacterFoundChallengesModelsEuropeDifficultyClimateInternationalSeekingConnectedOperations Author:Boris Yeltsin
