Greek leader Alexis Tsipras in Moscow for Putin talks

 

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Greece struggles with a debt crisis.

Greece is embroiled in negotiations with the EU and IMF to unblock a bailout package and could run out of funds within weeks.

 
Greek officials have previously pointed to Russia as a possible alternative source of financial assistance.
Analysts say Russia's own economic woes mean any help would be limited.
"Russia is not and cannot be a (EU) substitute for Greece, it can only be a supplementary option," said Constantinos Filis from the Institute of International Relations.