5 august 2010

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the Government Presidium

Vladimir Putin

At the Government Presidium meeting

"In conditions of the abnormal heatwave and the drought I think it is expedient to introduce a temporary ban on the export of grain and any grain-containing products from the Russian Federation. Yes, we have enough reserves – 9.5 million tons, but we must prevent an increase in domestic food prices and keep livestock and form a reserve for next year."
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