The once troubled waters of Russia-Ukrainian relations are set to be bridged – literally and symbolically. But undercurrents still swirl beneath the backslapping over the planned crossing over the Kerch strait. The discussions have been hailed as a visible signal of the rapprochement between the two countries since Viktor Yanukovych won the presidency from Russophobic Viktor Yushchenko. A bridge over the Azov Sea has been on the table for years but troubled relations had kept it at arm’s length until now. Read the story here.
