Events for 25 august 2008
"We will also discuss the distribution of subsidies from the federal budget. A total of 3.2 billion roubles ($130.19 million, or €88.32 million) are allocated to the Kamchatka and Maritime territories, and the Arkhangelsk and Murmansk regions to make up for higher prices on fuel oil. This is one of the measures which should help these regions to get through the cold season without any accidents, not to mention emergencies."
"I must say that in drafting the budget, the Government set itself the task of primarily funding education, health care, innovation development of the economy and infrastructure, and, of course, the security of our citizens."
“Because it is a negotiating position it would be better if the list is not revealed,” he said adding that it will not be a unilateral Russian decision and the withdrawal from the agreement will be preceded by negotiations.
