More trust in Russia's statements of good faith on energy and toleration of its growing authoritarianism are emerging as features of the EU's new Russia policy, as the G8 clique settles down for two days of talks in St Petersburg.
"Europe's first priority is an open and transparent energy market. In practice, this means open access to all parties so long as they play by the rules," European Commission president Jose Barroso said shortly after landing on Saturday (15 July).
"Of co...
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.