In their first meeting together, British Prime Minister Theresa May has told Russian President Vladimir Putin that she wants a “frank and open relationship” with Moscow despite their differences.
Bilateral relations have been strained in recent years by the fighting in Ukraine, Russia’s backing of Syrian President Bashar Assad and the poisoning death of ex-Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko in London.
U.S.-backed Syrian Kurds have been the most effective fighting force against IS, but Turkey worries they are seeking a contiguous and autonomous zone along Turkey’s border.
President Barack Obama says he doesn’t think disputes over media access during his trip to China reflect …read more
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
