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At a meeting with cabinet members Vladimir Putin discussed issues relating to transporting Russian energy through Belarusian territory

January 9, 2007, The Kremlin, Moscow

The President charged the cabinet to continue negotiations with Belarusian leadership on the deliveries and transport of oil and also demanded that cabinet members take all necessary steps to protect the interests of western consumers of Russian oil.

The head of state also pointed out that it is necessary to develop a number of measures to protect the domestic economy while involved in relations with foreign partners, and in particular with Belarus.

January 9, 2007, The Kremlin, Moscow