MOSCOW, May 9. /TASS/. Russia is ready to fully restore ties with Europe, in particular the Czech Republic, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday at a meeting with his Czech counterpart Milos Zeman.

"We have unfortunately had trade somewhat fall in connection with the well-known events, reciprocal restrictions in the economy. Everyone sustains losses from it, there’s nothing good about it," Putin said.

"We understand that and are ready to fully restore our ties," he said.