Russian President Dmitry Medvedev put forward proposals to further improve international legislation on the safety of nuclear power stations.

Dmitry Medvedev and President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych took part in memorial events on the 25^th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster.

Dmitry Medvedev made an address to the nation on the 25^th anniversary of the Chernobyl NPP disaster.

Dmitry Medvedev submitted to the State Duma draft federal law On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation Concerning Security at Facilities in the Fuel and Energy Industry.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions concerning investment programmes in the energy sector, organisation of a natural gas exchange, and antiterrorist protection of fuel and energy sector sites.

Dmitry Medvedev signed an executive order releasing Igor Yusufov from his duties as presidential special representative for international energy cooperation.

Dmitry Medvedev submitted to the State Duma draft Federal Law On Security of Energy Sector Facilities.

New entry on Dmitry Medvedev’s blog concerns the development of nuclear power worldwide.

Mr Sechin briefed the President on the work to draft a law on anti-terrorist protection of energy sector facilities and also discussed possibilities for assisting Japan in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami.

During the conversation, which took place on Friday after the State Council Presidium meeting, Dmitry Medvedev and Sholban Kara-ool discussed the potential for electric power development in Tuva.

Dmitry Medvedev visited the Sayano-Shushenskaya Hydroelectric Station, where he held a State Council Presidium meeting on developing a more sustainable electricity sector and also met with RUSAL Sayanogorsk Aluminium Smelter and Sayano-Shushenskaya Hydroelectric Station engineers.

Dmitry Medvedev met with Chief Executive Officer of French oil and gas company Total Christophe de Margerie. The meeting was attended by Chairman of the Management Committee of Gazprom Alexei Miller.

Dmitry Medvedev and Silvio Berlusconi discussed current international problems, as well as bilateral humanitarian and cultural cooperation.

Dmitry Medvedev and Yves Leterme discussed topical issues of trade and economic cooperation between Russia and Belgium, including in the energy sector.

Mr Kiriyenko briefed Dmitry Medvedev on the completion of the ratification process of the 123 Agreement between Russia and the United States, which opens up opportunities for direct cooperation between the two states in nuclear energy.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of Japan on Cooperation in the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of Mongolia on Establishing Joint Company with Limited Liability, Dornod Uranium.

Dmitry Medvedev and Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme discussed bilateral cooperation opportunities in trade, the economy, investment, high technology, energy, culture and sport.