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‘If We Want to Defend Europe’s Interests, We Have to Engage With Russia’

The European Union must be firm on sanctions but also focus on selective engagement and dialogue with Russia.

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By Pierre Vimont
Published on Apr 14, 2021

Security and Human Rights Monitor

About the Author

Pierre Vimont

Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe

Vimont is a senior fellow at Carnegie Europe. His research focuses on the European Neighborhood Policy, transatlantic relations, and French foreign policy.

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Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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