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Group 1 - The recent phone conversation between Russian President Putin and French President Macron marks the first direct dialogue between the two leaders in three years, indicating a potential shift in Europe's approach towards Russia [1] - Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Europe, alongside the US, has been providing military support to Ukraine, but Macron's lack of direct communication with Putin suggests a cautious political stance [1][3] - Europe's reliance on the US for military protection has led to significant economic challenges, including increased industrial costs and decreased competitiveness in the global market due to sanctions against Russia [3] Group 2 - The US has pressured European countries to significantly increase military spending from 2% to 5% of GDP, adding to the economic strain already caused by the conflict [3] - There is a growing sentiment that improving relations with Russia could alleviate some of Europe's current challenges, especially as military aid to Ukraine has not yielded the expected results [4][6] - The strategic miscalculation of over-relying on US military support has led Europe to reconsider its position, suggesting that seeking a balance between the US and Russia may be a more rational approach [6]