Strategic Patience: French Interests and the Dialogue with Russia
Strategic Patience: French Interests and the Dialogue with Russia

Author(s): Łukasz Maślanka
Subject(s): Politics, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: France; Russia; dialogue; foreign policy; strategy; security;
Summary/Abstract: Concerns about Mali’s plans to invite the private military company Wagner Group for security operations, the forced migration hybrid attack by Belarus on the EU’s borders, and the aggravation of the situation in eastern Ukraine have renewed a discussion in France on relations with Russia. Despite warnings from some experts, President Emmanuel Macron believes that direct dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin is the only way to resolve the disputes. The French authorities are avoiding a more resolute policy towards Russia, fearing the reaction of the pro-Russia opposition, the weakening of France’s position towards the U.S., and the growing importance of NATO.

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