Russian President Vladimir Putin, who despite his best efforts has continued to be somewhat of an international pariah since his annexation of Crimea and war in eastern Ukraine, might be getting a start on his rehabilitation program. Of course, he is not giving Crimea back to Ukraine or withdrawing weapons and soldiers from Donbas. Rather, he is working the diplomatic track.An EU spokesman confirmed today that European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Thursday or Friday of next week. This will be Juncker’s first meeting with Putin since …read more
Source: The American Interest
