Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday and congratulated her on her new position, according to the Kremlin.
“It was noted on both sides that, despite the current difficult period in relations between Russia and the European Union, it is in the common long-term interests to find common ground on key topics of the European and international agenda, to develop a direct dialogue,” the Kremlin said in a statement.
The two leaders also discussed the upcoming Normandy Format meeting in Paris, where the presidents of Russia and Ukraine will meet with German Chancellor Angela …read more
Source:: European Voice