SPANISH president Pedro Sánchez has telephoned Russian leader Vladimir Putin to discuss relations between the the European Union and its eastern neighbour.
According to the Kremlin, the conversation between Sánchez and Putin was at the Spain leader's instigation as part of a series of contacts he is gradually making with his counterparts around the world to talk about bilateral relations – something he also discussed with the Russian president.
The contents of the conversation have intrigued reporters across Spain, but have not been revealed.
As yet, Sánchez has not made plans to meet with international leaders in person, but if he does, a face-to-face session with Putin would probably be included in this agenda.
