Erdogan, Russia: The Honorable vs the Useful = The Right Thing vs Self-Interest; 'Et tu, Brutus?'

Pursuing one's (or your nation's) self interest is not always 'the wrong thing to do'. However, does it fall under the moral category of 'shameful'?
Cicero's examples on Breaking Pacts, Honor, Shame, The Useful.
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