Economics
Fillon Gives Putin Hope for New Ally as Sanctions Zeal Fades
- Front-runner for French election has backed Putin over Syria
- Merkel facing mounting opposition to sanctions against Russia
Fillon Wins French Republicans' Presidential Nomination
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Western democracy is working out well for Vladimir Putin these days.
After Donald Trump won the U.S. presidency promising more respect for Russia in the Oval Office, another friendly face is favored to enter the Elysee Palace in France next year.