Mr Putin and Mr Kissinger discussed a whole number of urgent international problems in the framework of the long-standing confidential dialogue.

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"The public, the Russian citizens must know what the Government proposes and why. We must reach a consensus on this matter."

They discussed pipeline extension, seal cub hunting, and major construction projects—the APEC summit in the Russian Far East and Olympic preparations in Sochi.

"In line with the already determined strategy, we should continue to carry out structural reforms of the missile space industry and streamline its technological and experimental base. As a result, we should be able to greatly enhance its effectiveness and bring its management to a much higher level".