Putin visits UK for Syria talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet David Cameron at Downing Street today for talks on the Syrian crisis. After the meeting, the President will visit the ExCel centre to watch the Olympic judo competition.
'Pre-judo meeting' will not change Russian view on Syria
Russian expert James Nixey told ITV News that he does not think the meeting between Russian President Putin and Prime Minister Cameron will "result in a substantial change in position."
He says there is still a "fundamental divergence of values" on the issue, and he does not think "one pre-judo meeting" will accomplish.
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