MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday called for “constructive ties” with Poland as he congratulated conservative challenger Andrzej Duda on his surprise victory at presidential polls.The Russian leader expressed hope that “the building of constructive ties between Russia and Poland, based on the principles of good neighbourly relations and a mutual respect for each other’s interests, would help strengthen security and stability in Europe”, the Kremlin said.Relations between Moscow and Warsaw – historically complicated – are in the doldrums as Poland has been one of the fiercest critics of Russia over its alleged meddling in Ukraine.The European Union …read more
Source: AsiaOne
