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Van Rompuy cancels Russia trip to meet Putin: diplomat — EUbusiness

In two words, European Council president Herman Van Rompuy wanted to visit Russia and get a first-hand information about Russian positions.
Now he cancels his visit, because (those bloody) "Russians made it (this mission) public." Transparency in such delicate matters can only do harm, no doubt.
Apparently nobody in EU really wants to hear anything that contradicts their official line. Great diplomatic efforts, Mr. Van Rompuy! Applause to EU!