Vladimir Putin's (arrogant?) initiatives. Institutional questions and financial reform are at the centre of the talks at this week's European Council. The energy issue, however, if the heads of state and government find the time and have the political determination to discuss it, is the main focus from two points of view: EU supply security and relations with Russia.
This column has taken a principled position in support of a partnership between the EU and Russia being as far-reaching and...