Athens (AFP) – Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras unveiled Tuesday a surprise trip to Russia but also sought talks with European leaders to break a deadlock over reforms that has revived default fears.The radical Greek government said Tsipras, who was already scheduled to visit Russia in May for its annual Victory Day parade, would now also travel to Moscow on April 8 to see Russian President Vladimir Putin.”The prime minister will visit the Kremlin following an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin,” a government source said without giving reasons for the change of date.Tsipras, a former Communist, has made no …read more
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