... government has no desire to open a new front of opposition with NATO, whose relations with France are complicated as it is and which has already fully aligned with the US on the... ... at the now-vacant position of foreign policy leader of Europe, including regarding Russian, which is very important for the European Union. Even less would he wish to... ... reliable or benevolent towards Europe.
The French initiative seems to be left hanging. Emmanuel Macron held a meeting with Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Normandy...
Macron can achieve tactical, albeit quite tangible, successes in its policy on Russia and Iran
Discussions about the role of the European Union (EU) in international ... ... the background global ambitions of the individual European states. French President Emmanuel Macron firmly recalled that it is too soon to discard European states and that... ... due account of Mike Pompeo’s 12 items that are unlikely to disappear any time soon. France forwarded a proposal that does not sound unequivocal but is quite suitable for...
Putin and Macron need each other, probably more so than they did two years ago
On August 19, President of France Emmanuel Macron hosted President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin at Fort de Brégançon in the commune of Bormes-les-Mimosas in the Var department on the French Riviera. Given the vagaries of the weather this summer in France, the Mediterranean coast seemed a more suitable location ...
... term "reset" about the French-Russian relations?
“Reset” is probably too strong a word to be used here. Still, France is a member of both the Atlantic alliance and the European Union and it is not going to question the integrity of both institutions by launching its separate ‘reset’ with Russia. However, both presidents hope to benefit from the meeting. For Emmanuel Macron this is another opportunity to claim the French leadership in making the EU foreign policy, especially on the ...
... “Trianon Dialogue” civil forum, the new cooperation format announced by the Presidents of the two countries.
What influence have the EU sanctions had on Russia–France relations? And what trends will we be able to observe in bilateral cooperation with Emmanuel Macron’s coming to power?
Russia-France: 20 Proposals for a Long-Term Partnership
There is, of course, no way that the sanctions could have had a positive impact on the bilateral relations. However, from the very outset of the crisis, since March 2014, France has been trying to mitigate ...
... their past, conscious of the glory of their country, anxious to be (and remain) considered as leading countries in the world of today. This associated to a persistent search for freedom. Kasonta: Will the outcome of the recent Presidential Elections in France have any impact on French-Russian relations? If yes, what are the possible scenarios? Monsieur de Fermor: Recently elected president Emmanuel Macron is a surprising man. His story is the story of an undeniable success. Honestly, my own vote went for Mr François Fillon, who in my opinion was carrying a good program, both on the economic standpoint and his political perception of today’s ...
... share the same values. He underlined that they are essential partners in the establishment of peace in the Middle East. Even though both candidates advocate dialogue with Russia, Marine Le Pen seems to be the most suitable candidate to radically change France`s attitude towards Russia, normalize and improve the relations. One have to keep in mind that Emmanuel Macron is a pro-European candidate. However, being pro-European does not necessary engender an hostile attitude toward Russia. But Emmanuel Macron is part of the Western establishment and would be limited in taking decisions or actions in favor ...
