After Joe Biden’s assembly with the Russian president,leaders consider the bloc can reset relations and succor contain its eastern rivalFrance and Germany own suggested inviting Vladimir Putin to a summit with the EU as part of a broader reset of the blocs relations with Russia.
The proposal from Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel comes after Joe Bidens Geneva summit with the Russian president, and supporters of the idea argue that European leaders can deliver the same direct messages about Russian behaviour while keeping the door open to compromise and cooperation. Related: It used to feel that life hung in the balance during US-Russia summits. No longer | Martin Kettle Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com