Poland backs the restart of EU-Russia talks

Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has said on Monday that Poland agrees to restart talks with Russia on a stalled partnership agreement. Meanwhile, leaders from EU countries have said that the talks can begin when Russian troops are fully withdrawn from Georgia.

According to French Foreign Minister Bernard Koucher, 26 out of 27 states backed the restart of talks with Russia. Lithuania has made it known before the meeting that it was opposed, however, it doesn't have the power to veto the decision.

EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner said that new talks can be scheduled with Russia after November 18, which were stalled after Russia's August invasion of Georgia.

Source: Reuters