Answers to questions by Russian journalists.
The Russian President commented on the political situation in Abkhazia and Ukraine. Vladimir Putin said that Russia would not take on resposibility for solving conflicts in the post-Soviet sphere, but was to be an intermediary in them.
The fight against terrorism, perspectives of Russian-Turkish gaz projects, joining of the Russian Federation in the WTO and military-technical cooperation were also discussed.
See also
Responses to Questions from Russian Journalists
December 6, 2004
Official Visit to the Republic of Turkey
December 5 − 6, 2004