MOSCOW - President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, are expected to reconsider their dispute over Syria when they meet on August 9 in St. Petersburg, with both leaders interested in a public display of affection to show the West that strained ties have not left them isolated.
New York Times: Erdogan and Putin seek to put Syria rift in past
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) greets Russian President Vladimir Putin as he officially arrives for the G20 summit in Antalya, Turkey, November 15, 2015.