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President Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Defence Minister Sergei Ivanov and Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Vladimir Kuroyedov

February 5, 2003, The Kremlin, Moscow

Mr Ivanov told President Putin about preparations for a large-scale Pacific exercise in August 2003.

Mr Kuroyedov said the exercise would be a check on the compliance with the requirements of the Naval Doctrine. The exercise would include a series of measures to ensure cooperation with other fleets and protect the bioresources of the Far East.

February 5, 2003, The Kremlin, Moscow