Yes, it’s all about creating the ILLUSION of EU unity. These “negotiators” must know that there is zero chance of them getting any of their $$ back. Russia is watching all this and laughing, but the Greeks are looking to them to be their next sucker.
I say: Let them eat hyperinflation!
The Grreks would find out that owing money to Russia would be the same as borrowing from the Mafia.