Tuesday, August 9, 2016

ERDOGAN IN RUSSIA FOR TALKS ON RESTORING TIES

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in Russia for talks with counterpart Vladimir Putin as their countries attempt a 'reset' in relations.

The visit to St Petersburg is the first time President Erdogan has left Turkey after a failed coup last month.

Turkey and Russia have been trying to improve ties after a diplomatic crisis sparked by Turkey shooting down a Russian military jet at the Syrian border.

John Lough, Russia expert at the Chatham House think-tank, says the two men appear committed to a rapid improvement in relations.

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John Lough, Russia expert at the Chatham House think-tank, says the two men have lots to gain from better relations.

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