“Investment in environmental protection, that is, in the quality of life and prosperity of future generations is at the top of our list of priorities. We plan to establish 11 new federal reserves and 10 national parks in the next decade.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with his deputy Igor Sechin
During the conversation, the prime minister and his deputy praised the documents signed in Warsaw that would increase Russian gas supplies to Poland and secure its transit to European consumers through Polish territory until 2045. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin noted that this was a significant achievement not only for bilateral ties but also for Europe’s entire energy industry.
“The oil industry has successfully weathered a difficult economic time, and even managed to increase production.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Samara Region Governor Vladimir Artyakov
They summarised the region’s performance this year, focusing on AvtoVAZ. The regional governor said that government support of the company certainly did much to improve the economic situation in the entire region. They also discussed employment and other social issues.