Europe was sharply divided in its reactions to Vladimir Putin’s election for a fourth term with some politicians seeing it as necessary to reach out to repair a difficult relationship, with others arguing Russia under Putin had irreversibly turned away not just from western liberal values but international norms. For a third group – the new rightwing populists in Europe – Putin’s victory was a matter of straightforward rejoicing.
The Guardian: Europe sharply divided over Vladimir Putin’s re-election
EU's High representative for foreign affairs and security policy Federica Mogherini speaks to media as she arrives at a Foreign Affairs council at the European Council in Brussels, on Feb.26, 2018.
