22 Jun 2016 20:34

Putin holds talks with ex-Spanish Prime Minister Aznar, currently on private visit to Russia

MOSCOW. June 22 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin received former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar at the Kremlin on Wednesday.

The Russian leader has long-standing friendly relations with Aznar, who is on a private visit in Moscow.

Aznar led the Spanish government in 1996-2004. He visited Russia in 1999 and 2002. After his resignation he visited Russia twice and met with Putin.