Letter From Europe: What Lies Behind French Conservatives’ Love of Putin? In the Soviet era, Moscow was a source of inspiration to the French left, and this has been amplified by a well-funded effort by Russia to woo the political elite. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Syria, Neil Gorsuch, Stockholm: Your Friday Evening BriefingOpponent of Venezuela’s Ruler Is Barred From Holding OfficeCanada Today: Miracle Babies, Trudeau Fashion and La MeuteWeren’t Syria’s Chemical Weapons Destroyed? It’s ComplicatedFor 2 Advisers, Syria Strike Is a Chance to Step Out of the ShadowsTrump’s Syria Strike Has Some Critics Cheering and Some Fans Booing