European commission president acknowledged criticisms but believes talking must go on even with sanctions in placeEuropean Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has justified his trip to meet with Russian president Vladimir Putin during a speech in St Petersburg, arguing that Europe must continue dialogue with Russia despite western sanctions against it.“There are those who like the idea [for me] to be here and those who don’t like the idea. I like the idea,” Juncker said at the opening of the annual St Petersburg international economic forum, drawing applause among the many high-powered Russian businessmen and politicians present. … …read more
Source: The Guardian
