Mixed messages from Paris and Moscow on Ukraine talks appear to suit Putin
French president reiterates Putin told him he had no intention of escalating conflict
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French president reiterates Putin told him he had no intention of escalating conflict
Nato expansion threatens Russian security, argues Putin, and views of states outside Nato must be taken into account
Contrary to popular belief, the 1997 NATO–Russia Founding Act does not prohibit permanent NATO bases in Eastern Europe.
There is a growing sense of frustration from the lack of German policy response and credible reaction to Russian aggression.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told French leader Emmanuel Macron in a telephone conversation that the US has "failed to take into consideration Russia's security concerns" over the Ukraine crisis…