Putin: normalization of Russia-EU ties needed by both sides

Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that the normalization of relations between the Russian Federation and the European Union is in the interests of both sides.

"We believe that the normalization of ties between the European Union and Russia would be in the common interest," the President said after talks with his Czech counterpart Miloš Zeman.

The presidents of Russia, Turkey and Iran, Vladimir Putin, Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Hassan Rouhani will meet in Sochi on November 22.