A Russian-European Union summit has opened in the Siberian city of Khanty-Mansiysk.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and top leaders from the EU are expected to try and mend strained relations. At the top of the agenda are discussions for a new partnership pact which had been held up for 18 months because of disputes over energy and trade. EU members Russia 'to quiz BP Moscow chief' ...
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(Deutsche Welle)
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