BRITAIN AND RUSSIA

Otago Daily Times, Issue 25852, 24 May 1945, Page 6

BRITAIN AND RUSSIA

CO-OPERATION ESSENTIAL

LASTING PEACE AT STAKE (Rec. 10 pjn.) LONDON, May 23. Warning against dissensions between Britain, America, and Russia, The Times in an editorial says: “With Britain and Russia at their posts and with confidence and co-operation between them indissolubly established, peace in Europe is sure. If Britain and Russia were to fall apart, the prospect would be dark, not only for Europe as a whole, but for both these Great Powers. One of the dual pillars of British policy would be shattered, and her foothold in Europe would become precarious and insecure. “The future for Russia could at best offer a return to the isolation of the early years of the revolution, with all the internal privations _ and international uncertainties which isolation would inevitably involve. Neither Britain nor Russia could, even if so inclined, indulge for any length of time in policies of division and discord without grave detriment to their national interests, besides the general interest of Europe. Recognition of this essential background of British and Russian co-operation will help to put in their true perspective some recent exhibitions of mutual irritation, and warn both parties of the dangers of excessive indulgence therein.”