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The two presidents signed an agreement on the presence of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in Ukraine extending such presence for 25 more years, with an option of an additional 5-year extension after the term expires, if neither party chooses to terminate the agreement.

The two leaders discussed current issues on the international and regional agenda, among other topics.

The development of Russian financial markets and the establishment of an international financial centre in Russia were the subjects discussed at the meeting.

Talks were held in both restricted and expanded formats.

Mr Medvedev, who arrived in Krakow to attend the funeral of President of Poland Lech Kaczyinski and his wife, met with Marshal of the Sejm and acting President of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski.