In addition, Mr Putin will join Mr Fillon at the ceremony to unveil a monument in Paris to the Russian expeditionary corps that fought in France during World War I.

Mr Putin is also expected to meet with members of the Russian-French Dialogue public association.

In addition, Mr Putin will join Mr Fillon at the ceremony to unveil a monument in Paris to the Russian expeditionary corps that fought in France during World War I.

Mr Putin is also expected to meet with members of the Russian-French Dialogue public association.