22 january 2010

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin defends the political process at a meeting of the State Council

Vladimir Putin

At a meeting of the State Council

Participants:
"In Russia we have always proceeded from the assumption that we need stability in the political system, but one that is sensitive to the changes at home and abroad. And this political system must certainly guarantee our sovereignty… The government of the Russian Federation will continue conducting consultations on vital issues with all opinions represented in the Duma and in the country in general. We are actively doing this while preparing to adopt the budget and will improve these mechanisms in working on other issues as well."