Russians move to end rift with UK

New president signals desire to draw a line under Putin years Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's president, has called for a new era of relations with Britain following a torrid two years which saw the murder of a high-profile emigre and battles over British business interests. In a wide ranging interview -his first with foreign newspapers since taking office in May - Medvedev said Russia and Britain had endured worse crises in the past and it was time to move on. "International relations always require people to come towards each other," he said. "There has to be a willingness to find compromises and listen to your partner. Russia is ready to move, but we expect corresponding steps from our British partners." Medvedev said he had "a calm and good conversation" with Gordon Brown on the phone recently and was looking forward to seeing... [read full story]