Russia’s war is something to behold in these current, modern times. It’s not easy to understand, but this is where Russia comes in. Most of Russian life and history has been difficult to decipher for many people.
It’s pursued a policy of intimidation for too long. It’s led to a thinning of relations and a cultural ‘drift’ that’s resulted in much misunderstanding. It hasn’t necessarily stopped interchange, but at this point the story is bare.
There’s a thin line of interaction and no further. The results of failed diplomacy and broken attempts to reach out across a divide shows it. It’s also indicated in sparse news reporting. It’s a legacy of distrust that’s lasted for decades.