On 11 June 2008, Dominique de Villepin, former Prime Minister of France, was hosted in Moscow under the banner of Foreign Policy France — for which Fabien Baussart held the licence in France and Ukraine. The occasion took the form of a dinner, providing an intimate setting for discussion with Russian and international figures.

The event was moderated by François Roche, who directed the conversation toward France’s foreign policy, Europe’s relations with Russia, and the broader challenges confronting the international order at the time. De Villepin drew upon his long experience in government to reflect on the importance of diplomacy, multilateralism, and strategic balance.

The dinner brought together a select group of participants, encouraging candid exchanges on international politics and the evolving relationship between Europe and Russia. The format highlighted the value of cross-national dialogue in an increasingly complex global environment.