Vladimir Putin dropped in on one of Russia's old Cold War allies on Friday, as he began a six-day tour of Latin American with a state visit to Cuba. The tour included a rare public appearance with the country's revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, who has been seen in public since the start of the year. Putin and the 87-year-old leader met to discuss international relations and the economy, as Moscow sought to strengthen ties with its old friend. Scroll down for video Cold War friends: Putin holds on to Fidel Castro's arm during a meeting with the revolutionary leader on Friday
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Russian President makes official visit to Havana at start of Latin America tour
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Analysts claim visit is Moscow reacting against sanctions over Crimea
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Putin and Raul Castro announce trade deals as Russia writes off $35bn debt Cuba owed from Soviet-era days
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