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President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma

December 7, 2000

Mr Kuchma requested assistance to Ukraine in a natural disaster that left 5,000 towns and villages with no electricity. Mr Putin said Russia was ready to help, and instructed the Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief to start the necessary preparations.

The Presidents also discussed topical bilateral issues.

December 7, 2000