Putin Talks Energy With EU’s Barroso

President Vladimir Putin met with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso on Friday to discuss a new energy partnership amid European calls to diversify away from Russian supplies.

Putin warmly greeted Barroso at the start of a 3 1/2-hour meeting in the suburban residence where the president usually holds informal talks. “This evening, we will be able to discuss the entire complex of EU and Russia-related issues in an informal atmosphere,” Putin said in introductory comments.

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