MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that relations between Russia and France are developing practically in all areas despite difficulties.
"Despite all the difficulties, the relations between our countries continue to develop," Putin said at a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault in Moscow.
"We are developing these relations practically in all areas, including at the government level, in business contacts, and at the level of parliamentarians," Putin said.
