Prime Minister Vladimir Putin had a meeting with the Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko
"Russian-Ukrainian economic partnership is on the whole developing progressively and successfully. Trade is growing steadily. A number of forward-looking joint projects are being implemented. The negotiations held so far have already shown that we are ready to discuss all the topics of concern to us in a friendly and open manner. We can resolve all the questions that arise to the benefit of both sides."
"The state will continue to support the initiatives of the church aimed at strengthening civil and interregional accord, its social, cultural, educational and charitable mission. Orthodoxy has from the start been exceptionally tolerant of other religions. It was the position of the Russian Orthodox Church that contributed to the creation of the Russian state both as a multinational and a multi-confessional one."
Events for 27 june 2008
"We still face many challenging tasks that call for prompt decisions and vigorous actions. Above all they have to do with the creation of a common economic space and a fully-fledged customs union, as well as removing the obstacles that hinder our integration."
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Belarusian Prime Minister Sergei Sidorsky
"We can report many achievements not only in cooperation, but in the development of our countries. We are aware that resolving social issues on the basis of economic achievements is our priority."
