Statement by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin
Statement by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin:<br><br> “On June 7, 2009 Ukraine is due to make another payment for Russian natural gas, which is being supplied for domestic consumption and for underground depots. The conducted talks show that Ukraine may find it difficult to meet this financial commitment.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Italian Senate President Renato Schifani
“Relations between our countries are developing in a very positive way. Trade is growing and so are ties practically at all levels. This is the result of efforts at every tier of authority, beginning with the Prime Minister and ending with members of Parliament. The Italian President and the Parliament’s top leadership have always paid closest attention to Russian-Italian relations.” From the text
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Alexander Avdeyev, Minister of Culture
Mr Putin and Mr Avdeyev discussed celebrations of the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture, and financing of the Ministry of Culture.
“And the questions of how the theatre will look, and how it will fit into St Petersburg’s unique architectural ensemble are of concern to both the city’s residents, and to all Russians."
The Commission examined a draft national report on the results of implementing the State Programme for the Development of Agriculture, the Regulation of Agricultural Produce, Feedstock and Food Markets for the 2008-2012 Period Throughout 2008 and the implementation of federal target, industry and departmental programmes.
"If our proposal is accepted, and if Europe is interested in organising a loan for Ukraine, then Russia will study the possibility of joining the pool," the Deputy Prime Minister said.
Events for 28 may 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s visit to Belarus
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and held talks with his Belarusian counterpart Sergei Sidorsky.
The Commission discussed ways to resume regular fishing in international waters and areas of the world’s oceans governed by international convention, where the Russian fishing vessels can operate at a profit. It is necessary to modernize Russian fishing vessels, create conditions for the construction of new vessels, resume regular research expeditions to evaluate the resources of the world’s oceans, and actively uphold national interests in international fishing organizations.
