Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Government Presidium
"Russian economy is part of the global economy, and all the processes taking place in it have a direct effect on us. Therefore, we need to adjust the budget and macroeconomic figures proceeding from the current realities of the world economy and market as regards prices on major commodities."
Vladimir Putin met with Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov
The meeting discussed the proposed development of Moscow’s social sector, including support for disabled persons, the local economic situation and migration-policy issues.
"Russia and Ukraine have agreed to go over to the European market gas pricing formula beginning from January 1, 2009. I am sure that it will allow us to normalise relations in the gas area in the long term."
Events for 18 january 2009
"During the talks it has been agreed that Russia and Ukraine are adopting the European price formula in the trade in natural gas."
