Russia: Castro and Medvedev share memories on Cuban leader's Moscow tour

Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev met with Cuban President Raul Castro in Moscow on Wednesday, as part of the Caribbean leader's tour of the capital ahead of Saturday's V-Day 70th Anniversary celebrations. Medvedev warmly welcomed his friend and colleague, adding that it was great to see the leader so frequently. In response, Castro thanked the Russian Prime Minister for the invitation to participate in Victory Day celebrations. Arriving on Tuesday, this is Castro's third visit to Moscow as head of state. The leader is set to hold a variety of meeting with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin on Thursday before Saturday's parade.