The risk of conflict is real. Russia’s aggressive actions seriously undermine the security order in Europe. Next week’s series of engagements are an opportunity for Russia to demonstrate that it is serious about dialogue and diplomacy. We need to be prepared for the talks breaks down — break down — and that diplomacy will fail. And that’s exactly why we are sending a very clear message to Russia, that if they once again decide to use military force against a neighbor, then there will be severe consequences, a high price to pay: economic sanctions, financial sanctions, political sanctions.