“Putin is playing to his power in the energy crisis”

Washington At the G20 summit in Rome, which begins on Saturday, US President Joe Biden has to iron out some conflicts: a diplomatic crisis with Turkey or the aftermath of the submarine dispute with France.

Of all things, Russia and China will only take part in the G20 meeting virtually – which once again shows Biden’s limited scope, who wants to act as a mediator on the world stage.

In this tense situation, Europe is more important than ever for the USA, says US security advisor Fiona Hill in an interview with Handelsblatt – and not just as a partner, but as an independent actor. “Perhaps it is time for Europeans to communicate more proactively and express their concerns instead of waiting for the US,” urges the Putin biographer.