European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, will try to narrow the gap between the two sides against the backdrop of the numerous challenges both leaders face.
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European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker (R) delivers a speech during a bilateral meeting with Slovakian Prime minister Robert Fico (unseen) at the EU Headquarters in Brussels on June 1.