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The two presidents discussed bilateral cooperation development, including at the regional level, and the results of the EurAsEC summit.

Meetings of the Eurasian Economic Community (EurAsEc) Interstate Council and the Supreme Governing Body of the Customs Union between Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan have taken place in Kazakhstan.

Dmitry Medvedev watched the exercises from aboard the nuclear-powered battle cruiser Peter the Great and held a meeting with the heads of the Defence Ministry, General Staff, and the Navy.

Dmitry Medvedev presented decorations to sixteen servicemen in a ceremony on board the cruiser Peter the Great. The servicemen were decorated for their part in an operation to free the Moscow University tanker from pirates.

The President made a congratulatory speech at a gala concert – Vladivostok – Heart of the Ocean.

President Medvedev pointed out that requirements for crossing the border for individuals and companies must not become more stringent as the Customs Union enters into force.

Dmitry Medvedev announced this during a working meeting with Interior Minister Rashid Nurgaliyev.

Mr Grinin who was previously Russia’s ambassador to Poland is about to begin his mission as Russia’s ambassador to Germany.

Dmitry Medvedev discussed with leaders of parliamentary parties the results of the Parliament’s spring session, legislative priorities, as well as the regulations for State Duma’s work.

Dmitry Medvedev outlined the main objectives of budget policy.

Financing for long-term strategic programmes in adjustment of money allowances to the military, Interior Ministry reform and housing provision for officers were the subjects of discussion.

Dmitry Medvedev had his first bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit with President of the People's Republic of China Hu Jintao.

This was announced by Dmitry Medvedev following his meeting with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron.

Meeting with the Congress leaders, Mr Medvedev said he hoped that Russian and US lawmakers would follow their countries’ executive authorities in contributing to strengthening Russian-US relations.