(L-R) Pierre Lévy, Former Ambassadors in Moscow (2020-2024); Hubert Wurth, Luxembourgish diplomat;
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Luxembourg’s Institut Pierre Werner (IPW) has announced a discussion evening titled “Russie – Union européenne. Mission diplomatique en terrain miné” (“Russia – European Union: Diplomatic Mission in a Minefield”), which will take place on Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 19:00 at neimënster (28 Rue Münster) in Luxembourg-Grund.
According to the organisers, the French-language event will bring together two former ambassadors to Moscow: French diplomat Pierre Lévy and Luxembourgish diplomat Hubert Wurth. Their discussion will explore the evolution of relations between Russia and the European Union, drawing on their experiences serving in Moscow during two very different periods of history.
The event is being organised following the publication of Pierre Lévy’s book Au cœur de la Russie en guerre (“At the Heart of Russia at War”), released in 2025. The discussion will provide an opportunity to reflect on diplomatic relations between Russia and the European Union, as well as current geopolitical and security challenges.
Pierre Lévy served as French Ambassador to Russia from 2020 to 2024, a period marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, rising tensions between Russia and the West and the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in February 2022. During his diplomatic career, he also served as Director of the Centre for Analysis, Planning and Strategy (CAP), Director for European Union Affairs at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and Ambassador to the Czech Republic and Poland.
Hubert Wurth served as Luxembourg’s Ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1989 until the end of 1991, during a period characterised by political reforms, greater openness and the dissolution of the USSR. He later represented Luxembourg at the United Nations in New York, as well as in France and the United Kingdom, and also served at the OECD, OSCE and UNESCO.
IPW also noted that both speakers will discuss their personal experiences in Moscow and offer insights into diplomatic work during periods of political uncertainty, while also examining contemporary security issues affecting Europe.
Tickets cost €10, with reduced prices of €5 for those under 26 and €1.50 for Kulturpass holders.
Further details and ticket information are available via the Institut Pierre Werner.
