TOYAKO: US President George W. Bush on Monday holds his first face-to-face talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, a chance to weigh up Vladimir Putin''s heir and tackle outstanding disputes. Moscow''s opposition to US missile defence plans, US worries about the rule of law and democracy in Russia, and flaring tensions between former Soviet satellite Georgia and its giant neighbour are on the agenda, US officials say. But Bush also expects to reaffirm his support for admitting Russia to the World Trade Organisation and buttress Russo-US cooperation on curbing Iran''s suspect nuclear programme, the officials say. "The president looks forward to speaking with President Medvedev about areas in which the US and Russia can intensify cooperation in the months ahead," said US National Security Council spokesman Gordon Johndroe. ...
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