Ahead of the opening of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Vladimir Putin met for an informal dinner with former president of France Nicolas Sarkozy.

Vladimir Putin met with ex-president of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy. The two politicians discussed Russian-French relations, current pan-European problems, and the situation in the world in general.

Vladimir Putin met with former French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with President of France Nicolas Sarkozy.

Dmitry Medvedev sent a congratulatory message to French President Nicolas Sarkozy on France’s national holiday, Bastille Day.

Following the G8 summit, Dmitry Medvedev answered Russian and foreign journalists' questions.

Key issues on the summit’s agenda included international security, joint effort in the fight against terrorism, nuclear security issues, the situation in the Middle East and North Africa, the consequences of the earthquake in Japan, and internet development and its impact on society and the economy.

Dmitry Medvedev met with President of France Nicolas Sarkozy on the sidelines of the G8 Summit.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with President of France Nicolas Sarkozy.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with President of France Nicolas Sarkozy.

The G20 heads of state and government held a working session, focusing primarily on global economic issues, international trade, and climate change.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with President of France Nicolas Sarkozy.

The main topic of the meeting between Dmitry Medvedev, President of France Nicolas Sarkozy, and Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel will be building a system of an equal and indivisible security in the Euro-Atlantic and Eurasian regions that will allow for a collective response to common challenges and threats.

Dmitry Medvedev received many congratulations on his birthday from foreign leaders.

Dmitry Medvedev sent a message of congratulations to President of France Nicolas Sarkozy on the French national holiday, Bastille Day.

Dmitry Medvedev and President of France Nicolas Sarkozy discussed investment cooperation in energy efficiency and energy saving, aircraft manufacturing and the automotive industry, nuclear energy and medicine, nano- and bio-technology. Opportunities for developing the two countries’ partnership in the humanitarian sector and science, and in education and culture were also discussed.