The EU made clear on Tuesday (11 July) it will use its G8 seat to push for energy security and third world aid, while leaving questions of Russian democracy and human rights aside.
"I've met with [Russian president] Mr Putin eight times and I have discussed human rights issues with him in a frank and open manner, but now my plan is to focus more on energy and development issues," European Commisison head Jose Barroso said.
The Russian G8 presidency has already drafted three main ...
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.