Germany and France called to revise the format of the dialogue with Russia for closer Germany and France have called for a new EU strategy for closer engagement with Russia to fuel discussions with Moscow following the Russian-American summit in Geneva, the Financial Times reported.
As noted by the newspaper, Berlin is convinced that the negotiations have become a “model” for the restoration of relations with Russia.
It is also reported that Angela Merkel came up with an initiative to invite Vladimir Putin to the summit, this idea was supported by Emmanuel Macron.
The first full-scale meeting between Putin and Biden took place on June 16 in Geneva. The presidents talked for 4.5 hours, taking into account the break. As a result of the negotiations, they decided to start consultations on strategic stability at the interdepartmental level. In addition, the parties adopted a joint commitment to the principle that there can be no winners in a nuclear war.