France once again is pushing for improved relations with Russia. For that to happen, Moscow would have to make major concessions, given its forcible change of European borders in 2014. While it may seem unlikely, particularly at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and during a U.S. election year, the shape of such a grand deal isn’t too difficult to flesh out—and the benefit of reduced tensions between Moscow and the West may be worth the effort.
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John R. Deni: France wants a Western reset with Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron (R) welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) upon his arrival at the Elysee Palace to attend a summit on Ukraine, on Dec. 9, 2019, in Paris.
