Macron praises 'historic relationship' between Russia and France

The French President turned on his vaunted charm as he sat next to his Russian counterpart at an economic forum in St Petersburg on Friday. He referred to Putin as as 'Dear Vladimir' and the two men nodded in agreement with each other about a range of issues. The pair were also joined by French First Lady Brigitte at a 'Stars of the White Nights' gala reception after the economic forum. The two leaders put their disagreements behind them and bonded over something they have mutual concerns about - U.S. President Donald Trump.