Medvedev visit marks turn in Polish relations

After years of tensions between Russia and Poland, a state visit by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in December 2010, was being read as recognition that Poland has become an increasingly powerful player in the European Union.

Deutsche Welle, 6.12.10: Medvedev's visit opens new chapter in Polish-Russian relations http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,6300465,00.html

Polskie Radio, 6.12.10: Poland and Russia open historic ‘new chapter’ http://www.thenews.pl/international/artykul144933_poland-and-russia-open-historic-new-chapter.html

ESO: Background information: Russia opens Katyn massacre archive http://www.europeansources.info/record/russia-opens-katyn-massacre-archive/

Polskie Radio, 4.12.10: Plans revealed for Medvedev visit, Monday http://www.thenews.pl/international/artykul144819_plans-revealed-for-medvedev-visit--monday.html

Polish Institute of International Affairs: Eastern Partnership – A New Momentum for the EU-Russia Relations, 2010 http://www.pism.pl/zalaczniki/rus_eu-eng_1.pdf

EurActiv, 7.12.10: Russia, Poland focus on energy, trade http://www.euractiv.com/en/global-europe/russia-poland-focus-energy-trade-news-500337

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