Overcoming the impacts of flooding in the region was the subject of discussion.

Mr Basargin briefed the President on search and rescue efforts underway in Krasnodar Territory and work to rebuild damaged houses.

The President instructed Regional Development Minister Viktor Basargin in cooperation with Krasnodar Territory authorities to estimate the damages caused by the natural disaster and to draft assistance measures to overcome its consequences in the shortest time possible.

Developing trade in the border regions, improving the operation of crossing points on the Russian-Ukrainian border, intensifying contacts and developing infrastructure in border regions, and environmental protection were the main subjects on the agenda.

The XXII Winter Olympic Games, scheduled for February 7–23, 2014, will include competitions in 11 different sports.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation in Connection with the Preparation for the XXII Olympic Winter Games and the XI Paralympic Winter Games in 2014 in Sochi and the Development of an Alpine Ski and Recreation Resort in Sochi.

Dmitry Medvedev expressed his condolences to the families of the children and councellor who died in a tragic accident on the Azov Sea.

Progress in constructing facilities for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi was the subject of discussion.