Johnson to visit Russia for talks

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is to visit Moscow for talks with his Russian counterpart on issues ranging from North Korea to the security of football fans at next year’s World Cup.

Announcing the visit, due to take place towards the end of the year, Mr Johnson insisted he would continue to challenge Russia’s stance in areas such as its support for Syrian dictator Bashar al-assad.

But he said that differences between the countries made it all the more important for them to talk to one another.