I have to admit that the current problems of both Russia and US are not totally a bad thing in my view; the deeper US sinks in the mess that it has created in the Middle East and Central Asia, the the better for the EU, and the more problematic the southern part of Russia becomes and the more Russia has to spend it´s energy on internal problems, the better it´s for us little guys living as it´s neighbours. The problems of US give EU more room to maneuver and flex it´s muscles both politically and economically - or would, if it´s leadership would have more courage and spine. And the internal problems of Russia mean that it´s neighbours have one problem less to worry for the time being. Weak US and weak Russia are both good things.