Brussels could only look on as Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday.<br /><br /> The Greek side was looking for the financial benefits of strengthening relations with Moscow while EU officials warned of the consequences.<br /><br /> But could Greece open a window of opportunities outside the EU without being isolated at a critical moment in its own history?<br /><br /> Some analysts described Tsipras’ visit as nothing more than a distraction, masking real troubles still facing Athens.<br /><br /> The Greek government has delayed payments to suppliers in order to meet its next obligation to the International Monetary Fund, repayments of 458 million euros which are due on Thursday.<br /><br /> Other pundits think the visit shows the Greek people that the government is keeping its options open.<br /><br /> We explore the risks and possible consequences of enhanced ties.<br /><br /> Efi Koutsokosta – euronews<br /><br /> “Joining us is Konstaninos Filis, a professor of international relations. So what is the
