Putin ends Russian tourism ban after Erdogan talks

Putin announced Russia will lift its ban on charter flights to Turkey, Bloomberg reports. Turkey had a 92 percent in Russian tourist arrivals in May. Moscow slapped Ankara with sanctions after Turkey shot down a Russian warplane last November. The sanctions also...

EU to extend Russia sanctions despite Brexit

Despite the Brexit vote, the EU is moving ahead with extending its sanctions on Russia, EU Observer reports. There is some concern, though, that once the UK leaves the EU pro-Russia states will win the sanctions debate.   Read original...