'Speaking with Putin? For Europe, there may be a window of opportunity. But how and for what purpose?'
Le Monde · 11 Jun 2026

'Speaking with Putin? For Europe, there may be a window of opportunity. But how and for what purpose?'

On the eve of three major summits – the G7 in Evian, the European Council in Brussels, and the NATO summit in Ankara – Europe is positioning itself to take the lead in potential talks on Ukraine's future as Donald Trump remains mired in the Middle East, explains columnist Sylvie Kauffmann.


AI Translated Summary:
Europe is preparing to assert its influence in discussions about Ukraine's future amidst significant geopolitical summits. The article highlights the strategic positioning of European leaders as they navigate complex international relations.


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