French President Emmanuel Macron heads to St. Petersburg Thursday for talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, whose support is key on matters ranging from salvaging the Iran nuclear deal to securing steady European gas supplies.
Business also is high on the agenda of Macron’s two-day visit, which coincides with a key economic forum in St. Petersburg.
Some observers say Macron’s trip comes within a broader context of thawing European relations with Russia, as seen in German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to Sochi last week, and deepening differences with Washington.
But as he pursues a policy of engagement with Putin — like he …read more
Source: Voice of America
