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President Vladimir Putin met with Vladimir Mikhailov, Commander-In-Chief of the Russian Air Force

August 12, 2003, Novo-Ogaryovo

President Putin congratulated all pilots on Air Force Day.

Mr Mikhailov told Mr Putin about the efforts to develop the Yak-130 combat trainer and other aircraft-industry projects.

Mr Putin and Mr Mikhailov discussed the possibility of re-equipping strategic bombers, which, according to President Putin, must carry nuclear warheads and conventional high-explosive bombs.

August 12, 2003, Novo-Ogaryovo