The European Union needs to engage with Russia despite the economic sanctions it has imposed on the country for annexing the Crimean peninsula two years ago, a top EU official said on June 16 during a rare visit.
Associated Press: During rare visit, Juncker says bloc must engage Russia
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker (R) gestures as he delivers a speech during a bilateral meeting with Slovakian Prime minister Robert Fico (unseen) at the EU Headquarters in Brussels on June 1.