Macron, Merz attack EU’s stance on Putin talks
European leaders clash over whether to engage with Putin's Russia
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📍 How it ended
The European Union and the Austrian chancellor sought to reopen a communication channel with Russia. Costa defended the decision to open this diplomatic channel.
Macron and Merz attacked the EU's stance on the talks.
Epilogue added 20d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The European Union is considering reopening a communication channel with Russia. Coverage emphasizes a split among EU leaders.
Macron and Merz have criticized the EU's stance. The Austrian chancellor supports talks with Putin.
Coverage comes from AP News, Financial Times, Euronews.com and politico.eu. Macron and Merz's criticism of the EU's stance may influence future diplomatic strategies.
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Quick answers
Which EU leaders support talks with Russia?
The Austrian chancellor supports talks with Putin. Costa has also opened diplomatic channels with Russia.
Which EU leaders oppose talks with Russia?
Macron and Merz have criticized the EU's stance on Putin talks.
Which outlets are covering this story?
AP News, Financial Times, Euronews.com and politico.eu are covering this story.
Coverage (4)
- European Union seeks to reopen communication channel with Russia AP News · 22d ago
- Europe should speak to Putin, says Austrian chancellor Financial Times · 22d ago
- Costa defends surprise decision to open diplomatic channel with Russia Euronews.com · 22d ago
- Macron, Merz attack EU’s stance on Putin talks politico.eu · 22d ago
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