>But what do you think is the best way forward? I have no idea. In the end it will all be fine, of course, but I don't think anyone know how to help countries

>But what do you think is the best way forward? I have no idea. In the end it will all be fine, of course, but I don't think anyone know how to help countries on their way to democracy. I just find it unlikely that shaking hands with Putin will do much good. However, you are right that hostility to a general population is also bad. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯