BRISBANE, November 15. /TASS/. Russia and France should minimise negative after-effects from current situation in the world for bilateral relations, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with French counterpart Francois Hollande on the G20 summit sidelines in this Australian city on Saturday.

“Today there are many volatile issues in world affairs, our positions do not coincide in all issues,” the Russian leader said, noting that “Moreover, this is useful to have an opportunity to meet, discuss all issues and take all effort to minimise risks and negative aftermath for bilateral relations.