Russia and Turkey have taken a big step towards normalising relations, with their leaders meeting for the first time in nine months. Russian president Vladimir Putin warmly welcomed his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, ) to a palace in Saint Petersburg. The two leaders have announced an acceleration in trade and energy ties. More on this story By Odysseas Kripotos and Themi Kallos.
Russia and Turkey have taken a big step towards normalising relations, with their leaders meeting for the first time in nine months. Russian president Vladimir Putin warmly welcomed his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, ) to a palace in Saint Petersburg. The two leaders have announced an acceleration in trade and energy ties. More on this story By Odysseas Kripotos and Themi Kallos.