FINANCIAL TIMES: [Vladimir Putin, Russian president,] told fellow G8 leaders at a summit in Northern Ireland that he would support new peace talks, but was not prepared to abandon what he calls the “legitimate” government of Syria…
Aides of David Cameron, British prime minister and summit host, had indicated he was prepared to force the issue of a transition of power in the final summit conclusions, to the point where Mr Putin could have been left isolated.
But on Monday night British officials said Mr Putin had shown a willingness to work for a peaceful solution and indicated that Mr Cameron would try to fudge the conclusions rather than force a showdown… (more)
