Russia and Britain take first steps to thaw relationship

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and new British Prime Minister David Cameron have agreed to revive the relationship
between their two nations after years of tension, dpa qouted the two leaders
as saying on Saturday.
Meeting Cameron for the first time at the Group of Eight (G8)
summit in Canada, Medvedev said that a "certain adjustment" in the
countries' relations was needed.
Cameron in turn spoke of "a real opportunity to put the bilateral
relationship onto a new footing and try to make a stronger start."
Medvedev and Cameron agreed to maintain regular personal contact,
while their respective foreign ministers would also be encouraged to
work together more closely.
-- SPA