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"I take great satisfaction in welcoming this resolution on Russia. I consider that it is fundamentally important to continue the partnership in the energy and political fields, especially in the light of the current global situation. Moreover, we must make a decisive effort to achieve the mutual liberalisation of entry visas, bearing in mind, amongst other things, the stream of Russian tourists visiting the Union every year. The recent elections have shown that certain past habits have not entirely disappeared. Paradoxically, this situation is primarily harming the majority United Russia party. Its victory in the elections was in any case predictable, though perhaps with a lower share. We have heard talk of a Russian spring, often from the same people who once sang the praises of Soviet ideology, the consequences of which the Russia of today is still suffering, as it has left strong traces in its structure and within its society. Perhaps it suits these people to misrepresent reality. Currently, there is, in fact, no real alternative for running the country and keeping it among the major global players. I condemn repression and all forms of violence. The right to free speech and the right to demonstrate are inalienable values. They are among the building blocks of the Europe that we all represent. However, I wonder why the reaction to the events in Russia was not the same as that to the recent events in the US concerning the street protests of the Occupy movement."@en1
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