How should the West deal with Vladimir Putin?

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Question: How should the West deal with Vladimir Putin?
Position1 of 4›: The West should actively reset relations

This position holds that the West should actively reset relations with Vladimir Putin's Russia. It argues that isolating Russia benefits no one, and that Moscow and the West share enough common goals to make cooperation more productive than confrontation.

Supporting arguments · 2

Russia and the West should work together
Russia remains a strong and influential country, with a seat on the United Nations Security Council and membership of the G20. Vladimir Putin could be a useful ally in bringing peace to the Middle East, relieving tensions between the West and China, fighting climate change, and tackling nuclear proliferation.
Russia and the West share many goals