[Tailgunner Joe]

Yes, yes we all know Russia's plan to team up with China to place leverage on Europe is not Russia's fault, its Europe's fault for not meekly accepting their fate.

[A. Pole]

Yes, yes we all know Russia's plan to team up with China to place leverage on Europe is not Russia's fault,

It is a NORMAL business practice.

its Europe's fault for not meekly accepting their fate

"Old" Europe WANTS to deal with Russia. It is a mutual attraction.