But to keep sanctions before Russia becomes a normal country, a country to which you can rely to follow the rules, very simple rules. Otherwise, it will repeat itself every two, three years down the road.
Kozyrev discusses the necessity of maintaining sanctions on Russia until it adheres to international norms.
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