Marta Barandiy: Whom do Macron-Putin relations serve?

By forgiving Putin the abuse of the norms of international law European leaders made Russia more sustainable in what it has done: Russia played a key role in the destruction of the afterwar world order and by not being tough enough Macron & co have empowered Putin even more. Now, on the same day when Putin declared that Russia will not comply with international agreements, Macron said he was ready for closer relations with Russia. The only question the President of France does not ask himself is – how will Russia commit to these relations? Whom will they serve?

Marta Barandiy