President Vladimir Putin with Akhmad Kadyrov, Head of the Chechen Republic\'s Provisional Administration.
Mr Putin and Mr Kadyrov discussed preparations for the election of a State Duma deputy from Chechnya. Mr Kadyrov told the President that everything was ready to hold the elections in accordance with Russian legislation.
Mr Putin and Mr Kadyrov also discussed the situation in the Chechen Republic and the reconstruction of vital industries, including the oil and gas sector, and the return of displaced persons.