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French President Emmanuel Macron, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin walk to attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday,

Video. Von der Leyen won't go to COP29 in Baku, like Putin and Macron

Updated: 05/11/2024 - 18:46 GMT+1

European Commission spokesperson confirms President Ursula von der Leyen won't attend landmark climate summit in Azerbaijan, after UN sources told Euronews French and Russian presidents not going.

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