Around the World: Russia

NATO set to resume ties

Seven months after breaking ties with Russia over its invasion of Georgia, the NATO alliance moved yesterday toward resuming formal relations despite lingering concerns about Moscow's approach to reasserting its regional influence.

NATO foreign ministers opened a one-day meeting yesterday and appeared likely to decide the time is right to warm up to Russia. Such a move could boost President Barack Obama's efforts to build a stronger bond with the Russians after years of tensions during the Bush administration.