PARIS — Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed cooperating more closely to resolve the Syrian crisis in a phone call on Feb.9, as France tries to smooth ties with Russia and move beyond years of tensions over Syria and Ukraine.
Associated Press: France seeks closer ties with Russia despite Syria tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and Russia's President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a bilateral meeting on the second day of the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, on July 8, 2017.
