Scholz, Macron and Tusk in Berlin to ease tensions. Divergences have multiplied between France and Germany, weakening the allies' message of unity.
Friday's summit is "a good sign which shows that things are falling into place and that mistakes are perhaps being corrected" The quarrel comes at a bad time when Russian forces are advancing in eastern Ukraine, particularly due to the running out of Western aid. Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading towards a new coronation, assured of winning an additional six-year mandate in the unopposed presidential election which runs until March 17.