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Officials at the videoconference discussed aid for the families of those killed and injured in the blasts, as well as measures to return municipal transport to normal operation and make Russian transport more secure. Vladimir Putin also emphasized that this morning’s attacks demonstrated the need to intensify efforts to improve video surveillance systems in metro stations. “The legislation will be amended if needed… We need to develop the rules and regulations that will help us to work together to achieve the best results,” the prime minister said.
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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolai Azarov
Vladimir Putin said of trade and economic relations between Russia and Ukraine that it was “still possible to return to our former position and even progress beyond it.” In response, Nikolai Azarov stated, “I believe that we should perhaps forget what has taken place between our countries in the last five years. We should turn over a new leaf and start afresh, while taking into account the wealth of experience we have accumulated.”
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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs meeting of the Government Presidium
The meeting participants focused on the customs and tariff policy. Mr Putin said it is crucial for enhancing the competitiveness of the Russian economy and its rational integration in the global economy. They also discussed preparations for the spring farming campaign, the problem of unemployment, and the fight against tuberculosis in Russia.The presidium members also considered Russia’s bid to host the 2018 FIFAWorld Cup.
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“The government must create the conditions necessary for small and medium businesses to succeed. <…> The most important thing is that officials of all ranks understand that the ban on unwarranted interference in businesses is not a campaign slogan, a temporary government response to the recession, or a temporary break for businesses. It is the long-term, final policy of this country.”
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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak
The two officials discussed rising utilities tariffs. The Prime Minister underlined that, although this issue is to the responsibility of city halls and regional governments, the federal government should not ignore it. He also instructed his deputy to analyse the reasons for flawed pricing policies in the sector.
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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds working meeting with First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov
Mr Putin and Mr Shuvalov discussed the issue of providing funding for AvtoVAZ’s social services, which are being transferred to municipal, regional or federal ownership. Mr Putin pointed out that this is necessary in order to maintain the level of service.
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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held a videoconference on March 19, 2010 on the preparations for the spring sowing campaign. During the videoconference, representatives of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation reported on the preparations of agricultural companies for the spring sowing campaign. The meeting delegates discussed not only current issues, but also systematic issues in the development of the agricultural industry, including lowering interest rates for “seasonal” loans, state support for the purchase of agricultural chemicals, stabilisation of prices on high-demand fuels during the sowing season and other issues.
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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the Government Presidium
"We would like to develop fair and mutually beneficial trade relations with all countries, rooted in pragmatism and free of political bias, discrimination and double standards. These are the principles on which we seek to expand cooperation in international business."
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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on tax policy
“The tax service must set up the conditions so that law-abiding businesses are able to enjoy available preferences in full. It should help taxpayers make their payments correctly and on time instead of finding faults and prosecuting them for minor errors. Nevertheless, there should be some procedures.”
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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin wishes Russia's women a happy International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is now a cheerful, upbeat springtime holiday. But its beginnings, in the struggle for women's rights and equality with men, were serious...
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During the meeting, Mr Putin and Mr Sechin discussed the issue of preferential prices on fuels and lubricants for agricultural producers during the spring sowing season and the harvesting season.
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“Sports are sports <…> But we must determine the actual causes of our failures, make our conclusions, and fix the problems. Attempts to explain away our defeats as a result of biased judging, capricious weather and scheming against our team are irrelevant. This is what losers do. We must start by reviewing our efforts to determine whether we did everything we could for our athletes, whether those who were responsible for helping them prepare truly gave it their all.”
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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a Government meeting
“A responsible policy means, among other things, fulfilment of our obligations to our citizens. Therefore as of April 1, 2010, pensions in Russia are to be increased by 6.3 percent. Please make sure that they are.” “I would like to tell those who have been planning to buy a car in the near future: if you are really planning to do it, do it now, this year. This is not a purchase you should put off. Now is the time when you can get the best deal…”
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“The government has announced its policy choice in favour of sustainable development based on innovation and modern technology. Important steps have been made to build a system of institutions and instruments for innovations and modernisation. But it should be recognised that very few projects are truly innovative. What we see ahead is monumental and demanding work involving tangible progress rather than slogans and appeals.”
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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Renault-Nissan President Carlos Ghosn
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has invited Renault-Nissan to participate in a joint venture in the Russian Far East: “There will be a lot of demand for its products there. The local people are used to Japanese cars, and Nissans will be very popular.”
